Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention

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If you have Diabetes of any kind, it means that there is a lot of glucose inside the blood, although the cause of this can vary. Too much glucose can cause many health problems.

Symptoms of Diabetes

Some signs of Diabetes I and II include:
Excessive thirst 
 The constant need to urinate
Extreme hunger
Unexplained weight loss.
 Speed ​​of anger. Blurry vision. Wounds heal slowly.
There are Frequent infections such as gum infection, skin infection, or vaginal infections.
Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, usually during childhood or adulthood. Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent type of Diabetes and can occur at any age, but is more prevalent among people over 40.

Causes of Diabetes

 Causes of type 1 diabetes

 The main causes of this type are unknown
 The immune system attacks the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas, leaving the body with little or no insulin at all. This results in the build-up of sugar in the bloodstream, rather than in the cells.
 Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by a combination of mutable genetic factors and some environmental factors, although many of these factors remain unclear.

Causes of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes

During pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, the cells become resistant to the way insulin works, and the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to overcome this resistance. Instead of transporting sugar into the cells to supply energy, it accumulates in the bloodstream.
The reason for this disability is unknown, although many experts believe that some genetic and environmental factors play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes. The development of this type of disease is associated with weight gain, but not all people with this type are overweight.

Causes of Gestational Diabetes

  The placenta produces hormones that help maintain pregnancy, and these hormones increase cell resistance to insulin. Usually, the pancreas produces more insulin to overcome this resistance. Sometimes the pancreas cannot keep up with this resistance.
  A small amount of glucose enters the cells, and a large proportion of it remains inside the blood, causing gestational Diabetes.


Type 1 diabetes risk factors

Although the cause of this type is unknown, some factors can increase your risk, including Family history. Some environmental factors, such as viral disease. The presence of harmful immune cells (antibodies). Some dietary factors such as low vitamin D consumption, early cow milk intake, breakfast cereal before four months of age. In geography, some countries have high rates of type 1 diabetes.


.Risk factors for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes

Researchers do not sufficiently know why some people develop pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes,
 However, there are some risk factors
 Including weight, the more fat tissue increased the risk of Diabetes
 Lack of activity increases the risk of Diabetes, as physical activity helps control weight.
As you age, the risk of diabetes increases.
Gestational Diabetes. If you have gestational Diabetes during pregnancy increases the risk of Diabetes.
 Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that affects women and results in menstrual disorders,
 High blood pressure above 140/90 is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
 The presence of abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides

Complications of Diabetes


Cardiovascular diseases

 Diabetes increases the risk of several cardiovascular problems, including coronary artery disease, chest pain (angina pectoris), cardiac arrest, and narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis).

Neural damage

 Increased blood sugar can cause damage to the walls of blood vessels that feed the nerves, especially in the legs and feet. and
This can lead to a tingling, numbness, heartburn, or pain that usually starts at the front of your toes or hand and spreads quickly to the rest Body parts. 

(Kidney disease (nephropathy

The kidney contains millions of microvascular clusters that filter waste products from the blood, and Diabetes can cause damage to the kidney's filtering system. 

  Foot damage

  Diabetes leads to damage to the nerves in the foot or poor blood flow to the foot. If not treated, existing wounds and ulcers can cause serious infections that heal slowly. This infection may require amputation of a finger, foot, or legs.

(Retinopathy)

  Diabetes can cause damage to the retinal blood vessels, which can cause blindness, cataracts, and glaucoma.

Prevention of Diabetes


Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, but following the health habits of type 2 diabetics or those with pre-diabetes and gestational Diabetes can help avoid them. These include:

Eat healthy foods. Choose foods that are low in fat, calories, and high in fiber. You can concentrate on fruits, vegetables, and whole wheat grains. Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity every day, and you can do brisk walking, biking, and swimming. Losing excess weight, losing 7% of your total body weight can reduce your risk of Diabetes.