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What is Diabetes and how common is it?:What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease related to your pancreas. The pancreas is involved in the digestive process -- it produces the hormone called insulin, which under normal conditions picks up glucose from the bloodstream and makes it available as energy for your cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, several things go wrong -- your cells may be starved for energy and over time, but more importantly, critical organs like your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves can sustain long-term damage from high blood glucose levels.If your body is unable to control the levels of insulin in your blood, you, by definition, suffer from diabetes mellitus. There are two main types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is also called juvenile diabetes. People with this condition don't produce any insulin, and the condition begins in childhood normally. Type 2 diabetes (also called adult-onset-diabetes) is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 90%+ of all diabetes sufferers. It is most common in people who are overweight, and is normally diagnosed in people 40 years old and above. In type 2 diabetes, the body has the capability of producing insulin, but it is either not enough or not used correctly, resulting in the same high levels of blood glucose. There are over 18 million people in the United States (about 6% of the population) who have diabetes. While an estimated 13 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, over 5 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. Since diabetes is a chronic though treatable disease, it is critical that it is diagnosed as soon as possible.
Diabetes Symptoms:Some of the common signs of diabetes are excessive thirst and excessive urine, as the body tries to remove the excess glucose from the bloodstream. You might also feel weak and tired (as your body is not processing sugars and creating energy for your cells as needed). Blurry vision is another sign. The American Diabetes Association also lists unusual weight loss, extreme hunger, and irritability as symptoms of diabetes. Looking for a diabetes test? Check out the diabetes risk test on their website to see how likely it is that you will have diabetes: www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jspDiabetes is normally diagnosed by your physician by giving you a Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG). To do the test, you fast for 8 hours (usually done early in the morning when you haven't eaten all night) and have a blood sample drawn which is test for glucose levels. A score of 100-125 is an indicator of pre-diabetes, while 126 or above is considered diabetes. Another test is the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), which involves testing blood both after a fasting period and 2 hours after drinking a glucose solution.
Where is the best place to buy supplies online for Diabetes?:People with diabetes can now buy any type of diabetes supply online. We found 3 sites that offer all the blood glucose testing and insuling products a daibetic might need. They are LibertyMedical.com, DiabeticExpress.com, and DiabetesStore.com. They all ship anywhere you want and offer some good deals.What is a good diabetes Diet?:A diabetes meal plan is a guide that tells you how much and what kinds of food you can choose to eat at meals and snack times. A good meal plan should fit in with your schedule and eating habits. The right meal plan will help you improve your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers and also help keep your weight on track. People with diabetes have to take extra care to make sure that their food is balanced with insulin and oral medications, and exercise to help manage their blood glucose levels. This might sound like a lot of work, but your doctor and/or dietitian can help you create a meal plan that is best for you. When you make healthy food choices, you will improve your overall health and you can even prevent complications such as heart disease, some cancers, and hypertension.Diabetes Treatment?:Part of managing diabetes is checking blood glucose often. Ask your doctor how often you should check and what your blood glucose levels should be. The results from checking your blood will tell you when your blood glucose is low and that you need to treat it. Treatment often involves insulin injections, dietary plans and guidelines, and exercise to help keep your blood glucose levels in the proper zone.
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