Glucose plays a very important role in the functioning of the
body. It is the most important carbohydrate, a simple monosaccharide,
which helps provide energy to the body. It works with insulin to help
build glucose transporters to the body's cells. This glucose in the cells
produces energy required for the functioning of the body. When this
process is disturbed and the production of insulin is affected, the
condition is called diabetes.
The pancreas produces insulin in the body, but when the body is unable to
utilize the insulin produced, then this is known as type 2 diabetes. The
condition when the pancreas stops producing insulin altogether, is called
type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in children and young adults; therefore it
is also called juvenile diabetes. Fortunately this type of diabetes can be
controlled and managed more comfortably than type 2 diabetes. However,
this does not change the fact that this is a serious condition and if you
have the disease, you have to be very careful. Diabetes is not a condition
that you can neglect; medical attention is required as soon as it is
diagnosed. If left untreated, it will lead to more serious health
problems. You have to be careful about what you eat and what you do.
If your family has a history of diabetes, then you have to take extra care
as you have a greater chance of getting it than someone who does not have
a family history of the disease. Look out for the signs and symptoms of
type 1 diabetes at an early age. It is best to get the right tests done to
confirm whether or not you have it. It is advisable to get as much
information as you can get on the condition. You can find a lot of
information in books, from your physician and, of course, on the Internet.
Some of the early signs of type 1 diabetes that you need to look out for
are:
• Increased frequency of urination
• An insatiable thirst
• Severe hunger
• Unexplained weight loss
• Weakness and malaise
• Blurry vision
• Irritability
If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your physician
immediately.
Type 1 diabetes can lead to more complications if it is left untreated.
Examples are heart problems, strokes, damage to the kidneys and blurred
vision, possibly leading to blindness.
As the pancreas stops the production of insulin in type 1 diabetes, the
treatment for this disease would include the introduction of insulin to
the body. There are about 20 types of products available which could
provide the much needed insulin. Which product should be taken depends on
the patient and the physician providing the health care.
There are various insulin products which are made to suit the different
needs and lifestyles of the patients. The physician, after examining the
patient, will prescribe the insulin product that is the most suitable.
Factors affecting this decision are the blood sugar level, how soon the
insulin takes effect, the peak times that insulin is required and also how
long the insulin is effective in the diabetic's body.
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