Diabetes Types - What You Should Know About Diabetes
October 2nd, 2009 | 
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There are several types of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a multi-faceted disease characterized by the body’s inability to properly handle the insulin in the blood. The two main types of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. There is also gestational diabetes which affects pregnant women. Gestational diabetes often subsides after the baby is born, but it puts the woman at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.Type 2 diabetes is often called adult-onset diabetes. Though it can develop at any point in a person’s life, it is increasingly seen in children nowadays. In Type 2 diabetes, the body and the pancreas are producing insulin, but the body is unable to process or respond to it correctly. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include obesity, eating a high fat diet and living a sedentary lifestyle. Also high cholesterol and a history of diabetes especially gestational diabetes for women put them at high risk for DM Type 2. Type 2 can be managed with changes to diet and exercise. Medications are also prescribed.
In contrast, in Type 1 diabetes, the patient’s body produces no insulin. To treat, manage and control it, the patient must take medications to introduce insulin into the bloodstream. This is, usually, in the form of injections or shots. A healthy diet and regular exercise are crucial for anyone suffering from any type of diabetes. Diet and lifestyle changes will help maintain blood sugar levels. These, with regular exercise, help improve the way the body responds to insulin. These also help the patient achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
By: Dan S Wilson
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October 7th, 2009 8:17 pm
Recent studies have shown a very significant link between intolerance to a wheat protein, gluten, and type 1 diabetes. About 50% of the sample with T1D also showed abnormal immune responses to gluten!
This was really recent information, but I think it could be incredibly important for people with T1D to avoid other medical problems that can arise from dietary intolerance.
I hope this line of research leads us to a greater understanding of how and why diabetes happens, and what we can do to stop it or even reverse it. Its just a little too soon to get too excited…
October 7th, 2009 8:46 pm
Very informative, and a good read. Ive just found out I have diabetes, and have found your article very interesting. thanks
October 8th, 2009 2:56 am
I don’t know why but for some reason I have this fear lately about developing diabetes. Thank God eating lots of sweets is not listed as risk factor
October 8th, 2009 12:07 pm
I´m diabetic from the last year and this post are very usuful for us, very interesting
thank you for sharing
October 8th, 2009 2:03 pm
There is more and more research that points to exercise as a really powerful tool for completely reversing type 2 diabetes. It’s really important to adapt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise.
October 13th, 2009 11:55 pm
I’m 50 and fortunately do not have diabetes. But being in the business that I am, I see may cases of diabetes cropping up at these ages. It’s a big game-changer when it comes to your life and health insurance premiums. So if you think you are “borderline,”…you better act now.
And also…as you said, diabetes in children is really increasing rapidly. I hardly remember nay cases 30-40 years ago.
October 13th, 2009 11:56 pm
My elder brother is infested with diabetes and I fear to be a victim of it.What I really hate is the inflexibility of a life with diabetes. Think to be really free to eat when you want, exercise when you want, sleep when you want. Every minute has to be so darned planned. That is what I hate.
October 15th, 2009 11:42 am
It’s a Nice article! I like very so much.
October 23rd, 2009 2:46 am
Like most other conditions, lifestyle plays a huge role, especially with Type 2 diabetes. Adult onset diabetes is brought on primarily by a poor diet coupled with a sedentary lifestyle. We need to be proactive and take charge of our health.
November 10th, 2009 12:30 am
Great article! I eat specifically choose my tidbits that won’t cause diabetes. You need to be careful about your smidgens.
December 24th, 2009 4:58 pm
I’m really scared I’m going to get diabetes. I’m fighting to give up or just significantly limit sweets.
May 15th, 2010 2:20 pm
Great post. Hope to read more great posts in the future.