High blood sugar (glucose) levels in one’s body is one of the causes of Diabetes. When the pancreas fails to generate enough insulin or when the produced insulin doesn’t work effectively in our body, diabetes occurs.There Are Three Types Of Diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes: also known as insulin dependant or juvenile-onset – the cause of diabetes in this case is lack of insulin or non functioning insulin; sometimes patients in this cases need to be have insulin injections in order to bring the blood sugar levels to normal standards.

Type 2 diabetes: which is not insulin dependant or adult-onset, – the main cause of diabetes in this case in the body being insulin resistant. This type of diabetes occurs gradually.

Gestational diabetes: – the main cause of diabetes in this case is typically pregnancy. This form of diabetes only occurs in some pregnant women; not all pregnant women are exposed to diabetes.

The Symptoms Of Diabetes Are:

• excessive thirst
• frequent urination
• weight loss
• blurred vision
• increased hunger
• skin, gums and/or bladder infection
• irritability
• slow to heal wounds
• numbness or tingling of hands and feet
• unexplained tiredness

People Who Are At Risk To Diabetes Are:

• those who are 45 and over
• those who are overweight
• those who are habitually physically inactive
• those who have a family history of diabetes
• those who have elevated blood pressure
• those who have a history of vascular disease
• those who have polycystic ovary syndrome

What Is Not The Cause Of Diabetes?

It is important to know what is myth and what is a fact when dealing with diabetes information. Here are a few myths about diabetes:

• Eating sweets or the wrong type of food will not cause diabetes.
• Stress does not cause diabetes
• Diabetes is not contagious – someone with diabetes cannot pass it on to someone else.

The cause of diabetes is triggered by the internal functions of the body and the incapacity of the insulin to perform its functions. Diabetes can be fatal if neglected. Always monitor your blood sugar levels on a regular basis in order to keep control of it.

Living with diabetes doesn’t mean a complete change in your lifestyle, it just means you have to be a little more alert of your blood sugar levels and to take charge.

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