Causes, types and treatment of Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which blood sugar or blood glucose, levels are too high, either because the body's cells is not respond to insulin properly or because insulin production is inadequate.

Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. There are two type of diabetes. 

Type 1 diabetes- your body does not produce insulin 

Type 2 diabetes- is the most common where your body does not produce enough insulin for proper function. If left untreated it can cause many complications. The complications may include death, non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma, diabetes ketoacidosis, heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, damage to the eye, foot ulcers and can also cause damage to the nerves. Having too much glucose in the body can cause serious problems. Symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, weight gain, unusual weight loss, fatigue, slow healing of cuts and bruises, itchy skin, male sexual dysfunction, blurry vision, and headache. Type 1 diabetes patients need to follow a healthy eating plan, do adequate exercise and take insulin. Type 2 diabetes patient need to eat healthy foods, and test their blood glucose. Oral medication is needed to control blood glucose level. Cardiovascular disease is much higher for a diabetic patient, smoking have a serious effect on cardiovascular health, diabetic patients should stop smoking. Exercise, weight control and sticking to your meal plan can help control your diabetes. You should also monitor your blood glucose level and take medicine if prescribed.