Diabetes

What precisely is Type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body produces little to no insulin. Insulin is a vital hormone generated by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. Your body cannot transfer glucose from the blood into cells without insulin, resulting in high blood sugar.

Type 1 diabetes has an unknown cause. The immune system usually assaults the pancreas, decreasing insulin synthesis. Genetics, according to experts, may have a part in the illness.

What is Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent illness that causes abnormalities in the body's sugar metabolism. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to the hormone. Adult-onset diabetes is another name for type 2 diabetes. Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are the two most important risk factors for Type 2 diabetes.

What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes symptoms are often more severe and abrupt. In the early stages of Type 2 diabetes, patients frequently have no symptoms. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Urination on a regular basis
• Extreme hunger
• Vision distortion
• Weight loss which is sudden or unexplained
• elevated thirst
• Infections that occur periodically

Type 1 diabetes is often known as juvenile diabetes since the symptoms usually appear during childhood. Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults over the age of 40, although it can also affect children.

What is the treatment for diabetes?

Diabetes has no cure, but it can be treated with a variety of treatment options. Diabetes management entails:

• Proper diet and nutrition
• Physical exercise
• Insulin administration
• Keeping track of your blood sugar levels
• Taking the necessary medication

Diabetes necessitates thorough care. You and your doctor talk about your illness and come up with a treatment plan that works for you. Diabetes can be regularly and successfully treated with the correct drugs and lifestyle adjustments, despite the fact that there is no cure.

How can I avoid diabetes?

Obesity and lack of physical activity are risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. If you have prediabetes, moderate activity and a good diet can help you delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Visit one of the PrimeCare360 offices or arrange an appointment by phone or online to speak with a doctor about managing your diabetes.