Diabetes: Diabetes, also called blood sugar, occurs when your blood glucose in the body exceeds a certain limit. Blood glucose gets created from the food you eat and is the main source of energy. There are mainly two types of diabetes commonly found among human beings – Type-1 and Type-2. Among these two types of diabetes Type-2 is more commonly found in middle-aged and older people and is very common these days.
Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: In type 1 diabetes, the body stops making insulin. Also once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes this disease is very dangerous in which the pancreas almost stops producing insulin or very little insulin. Insulin, a hormone, is needed to allow glucose (sugar) to enter body cells which in turn produces energy.
As per research the Type 1 diabetes has no cure and needs management of blood sugar using regular insulin, proper diet and good lifestyle to prevent further complication. The reasons for Type 1 disease may include genetics or some viruses and usually seen appearing during childhood or adolescence, although it may develop in adults or any other age.
Type-1 Symptoms:
Increase in thirst
Extreme hunger
Weakness and fatigue
Weight loss
Frequent urination
Bed-wetting in children who previously did not have this problem
Mood changes and irritation
Blurred vision
Prevention:Type-1 diabetes is not curable unfortunately, however, researchers are looking forward to autoimmune the process. A good lifestyle is key to maintain and prevent this disease to bring further health deterioration.
TYPE 2 Diabetes: In Type-2 diabetes the body does not properly use or make insulin and after certain stage, sometimes, the body is unable to produce required insulin. Although this disease occurs among middle-aged and older people, it can develop at any age and is the most common disease found among human beings.
Severely uncontrolled type 2 diabetes may lead to excessive high blood glucose levels leading to complicated health problems and can multiply the complexity of existing health problems.
Type-2 Symptoms:
Weakness and lack of energy
Fatigue
constant hunger
frequent urination
blurry vision
Increased thirst
pain, numbness, or tingling in your hands / feet
Prevention: Type 2 diabetes, as per evidences, can be prevented or delayed by regulating the weight, healthy food habit, and by being physically active. The following can be useful to maintain and prevent type-2 diabetes:
Proportionate weight
Controlled Blood Pressure
No smoking
Regular exercise (or be physically active)
Healthy food
Appropriate cholesterol level
Author: Kiran Rana (Ayurveda Doctor), Complimentary Health Practitioner
Membership: Australian Natural Therapists Association
Place: Dubbo, NSW -2830