Type 2 Diabetes
![]() |
http://www.symptomsofdiabetic.com/2012/01/28/information-about-type-2-diabetes/ |
Some causes of Type 2 Diabetes
1. GeneticsSimilar to Type 1 Diabetes, genetics play a part in causing Type 2 Diabetes.
2. Age
![]() |
http://agingwelltiptop.blogspot.sg/ |
People who are 45 years and above have a higher risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes, because cells age and they deteriorate and lose their function over time.
3. Obesity
![]() |
http://topnews.com.sg/content/26886-docs-call-obesity-epidemic-bigger-hiv |
![]() |
http://www.wellsphere.com/wellpage/normal-glucose-levels-gestational-diabetes |
Symptoms
Often, people with Type 2 Diabetes may not show any symptoms for many years as the disease is slow-developing. The symptoms they will display are similar to those seen in Type 1 Diabetics.![]() |
http://www.rxprescriptionguide.org/diseases/diabetes |
Early symptoms may include,similarly:
-Bladder, kidney, skin, or other infections that are more frequent or heal slowly-Fatigue
-Hunger
-Increased thirst.
-Blurred Vision
-Erectile Dysfunction
-Pain or numbness in the feet or hands
Diagnosis and Prevention
Since most cases of type 2 diabetes is a result of obesity, overweight people who have no symptoms of diabetes should go for regular diabetes screenings, and urine and blood sugar level tests.Treatment
![]() |
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/ |
![]() |
http://thediabeticyou.com/bloggers/celebrity-blogger-charles-mattocks/114-exercise-for-life.html |
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition of high blood sugar which develops anytime during pregnancy in a woman who does not originally have diabetes.During pregnancy, hormonal changes causes cells to be less responsive to insulin. Although the body may produce more insulin, the insulin production may not be able to meet the high demand and therefore result in high glucose levels.
![]() |
http://actoslawyer.pro/uncategorized/gestational-diabetes-test |
Usually, women with gestational diabetes don’t remain diabetic once pregnancy is over, BUT have a higher chance of contracting diabetes.
Citations
Citations
- Babycenter.com. (2010). Gestational diabetes. In Retrieved from http://www.babycenter.com/0_gestational-diabetes_2058.bc
- Michelle, J. (n.d.). How does obesity cause diabetes?. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4923548_obesity-cause-diabetes.html
- Eckman, A. S. (2011, June 28). Type 2 diabetes. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001356/
- Chandler, S. (2010, January 25). Factors that contribute to diabetes. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/76390-factors-contribute-diabetes/
- What is type 2 diabetes?. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://dtc.ucsf.edu/types-of-diabetes/type2/understanding-type-2-diabetes/what-is-type-2-diabetes/
- Gestational diabetes test. (2012, January 28). Retrieved from http://actoslawyer.pro/uncategorized/gestational-diabetes-test
Is there anyway to find out if the diabetes in a patient is type 1 or type 2? Is the any difference in these 2 diabetes' treatment/ cure? :)
ReplyDeleteYup! There are many tests that can be carried out to determine the type of Diabetes, for example Ketone testing, Antibody testing, and Uric acid testing.
DeleteRegarding cures, there is currently no cure for diabetes. For treatment, there is a difference as both Types occur due to different reasons.
Type 1 Diabetics will rely heavily on insulin since that is the hormone that they lack, while Type 2 Diabetics can be treated with other kinds of medication(Which may include insulin), coupled with a controlled diet and exercise.
Will the Gestational diabetes affect the baby in the womb other than putting on extra weight? :)
ReplyDeleteIn most cases, nope!
DeleteBut there are some potential risks. The baby may have hyperglycemia(low blood sugar), Jaundice, trouble breathing, or low mineral levels in the blood. Still, all these problems can be treated so there are no major problems. (: