A person suffer from diabetes mellitus has high blood sugar if left untreated. Explain diabetes, blindness and kidney failure
Diabetes
Definition and diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus.
Nowadays many people, especially in the developed nations though not solely, suffer from diabetes. American Diabetes Association (2014) had studied that diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders and which reveal themselves by causing problems in insulin action/-secretion or both and results in dysfunction and eventually failure of many organs. The general symptoms of this disease are increased thirst and polyuria,which means that within 24 hours there is a urine production of at least 3+ liters, as well as glycosuria,which is the presence of glucose in urine. Many patients also lose a lot of weight or suffer from blurry vision. If untreated, the worst cases of diabetes mellitus can cause ketoacidosis, in which the body produces acidic ketones from fatty acids due to a lack of insulin (usually in diabetes mellitus type 1). In type 2, a hyperosmolar and hyperglycemic state can result from high blood sugar, which dehydrates the body and increases cell osmolarity. Both complications may lead to death. In the long term, people suffering from diabetes are prone to sexual dysfunction, blindness, renal (kidney-) failure and foot ulcers or even amputation (due to diabetic neuropathy- damaged nerves). Cardio-, cerebro- and peripheral vascular complications also occur in higher number in these patients.
There are three commonly used tests for diabetes mellitus. For diabetes mellitus type 2 the best method to diagnose is the hemoglobin A1c test, which shows the average glucose levels over the course of three months. Should the result...
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The editorial explains that diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of irreversible renal failure, known more commonly as End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Diabetes mellitus can cause nerve, vascular and other problems that can result in limb amputation and blindness. There are two types of diabetes: long-duration, non-insulin dependent (type 2) and insulin-dependent (type 1). Type 1 seems to attract the most attention from Physicians and the media. Many of those that suffer from type 1 are children and young adults.
Diabetes is a disease in which a person’s body in unable to make or utilize insulin properly which affects blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that is produced in the pancreas, which helps to regulate glucose (sugar) levels, break down carbohydrates and fats, and is essential to produce the body’s energy. The CDC (2013) offers reliable insight, summarized here, into the different types of diabetes, some causes, and health complications that may arise from the disease.
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Diabetes mellitus type 2 is an endocrine disorder that causes impaired use of carbohydrates while enhancing the use of proteins and lipids. This is called insulin resistance, in which the pancreas cannot make enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels normal, or the body is unable to use what is produced. The impairment causes blood glucose level to rise higher than normal. There is no cure for type 2 diabetes mellitus and it is life threatening when left untreated. Signs and symptoms of this disorder include vision changes, increased thirst, increased hunger, increased frequency of urination, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, erectile dysfunction, and absences of mentruation. These can occur abruptly, or over a long period of time. Long-term complications from diabetes include kidney damage, eye damage, and blindness. The risk factors for developing diabetes mellitus include genetics, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure, history of diabetes during pregnancy, poor diet, obesity, high cholesterol, and abdominal obesity. Diabetes mellitus can be managed through the use of medication, or by reducing risk factors, such as avoiding obesity, inactivity, and poor nutrition.
Diabetes has been labeled into two parts, Type1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, depending upon the symptoms that the patients are having.
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Diabetes is a disease that affects the blood glucose level in which causes them to be above normal. There are three types of diabetes type 1, type 2, and gestational. As previously mentioned type 1 diabetes people are unable to produce insulin, type 2 diabetes does not produce enough insulin, and gestational only occurs in pregnant women. Nonetheless, there is another condition classified as pre-diabetes. A person who is diagnosed as prediabetic means they are at much higher risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or stroke. People with diabetes may experience frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, and sudden vision change as symptoms. In addition, different risk factors can possibly lead people to be more at risk fo...
Diabetes affects 18.2 million people in the United States. It is often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus and described as, “… a metabolic disease in which the person has high blood sugar …” (Collazo- Clavell et all. 2009), either because the insulin is inadequate or the body’s cells don’t respond well to the insulin. The health and economic consequences of diabetes are considerable. The majority of people that have diabetes live in low and middle income countries, where the prevalence of the disease is high. There are three types of diabetes that are called type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Although diabetes is a disorder, it can lead to other diseases such as heart attack, kidney failure or death. A person that has diabetes has to maintain a healthy lifestyle, by eating the right diet, controlling their blood sugar level, and be optimistic.
Diabetes: Diabetes is a condition where the body’s blood sugar is above normal. The body’s blood sugar is called glucose. Glucose is released in the body after eating. As blood Glucose levels rise, the hormone insulin is released into the blood stream. Insulin’s function is to help glucose levels decrease by helping glucose enter the body’s cells. People with diabetes have a problem with their insulin. Type 2 diabetics can produce insulin but their insulin is ineffective leading to insulin resistance. The increased glucose levels have an effect on other parts of the body as well, like the kidneys, eyes, nerves and the heart. Increasing risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and kidney disease.
2. Compare and contrast the possible causes of Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
One of the biggest conditions that have plagued not only my family but most of American is type 2 diabetes. Unlike type 1, this type of diabetes isn’t hereditary and can develop in anyone. WebMD states, “either their pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body cannot use the insulin well enough. This is called insulin resistance” to describe what occurs in individuals with this type of disease (WebMD). Insulin—which is used in our bodies to regulate and process carbohydrates, fats, and sugars—is either lacking in their bodies or is not being used properly this causes a buildup of glucose in their bodies. According to WebMD this can damage to the body as the sugar levels can damage a person’s heart, kidneys, and other organs or even blocking arteries leading to a heart attack (WebMD). Another thing that may occur is a diabetic coma in which the individual becomes too dehydrated because of the sugar and enters a coma. Personally, in my family many have Type 2 diabetes like my father...
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body’s tissues absorb glucose which is sugar, so it can be used as a source of energy. Glucose levels build up in the blood and urine which causes excessive urination, thirst, hunger, and problems with fat and protein metabolism in a diabetic person. Diabetes is very common in the United States; it is the seventh leading cause of all deaths. Women have been diagnosed with diabetes more than men. There are two forms of diabetes, Type one and Type two diabetes. Type one diabetes is when the body does not produce insulin or produces it in very small quantities. This usually occurs in younger people under twenty years of age, mostly around puberty. Type two diabetes is when the body’s balance between insulin production and the ability of cells to use insulin doesn’t work properly. This is more common than type one; about 90-95% people in the United States have it. There are no cures for diabetes now but there are many researchers investigating factors through new technologies to cure them. Meanwhile, technological advancements are being made to keep glucose at a good level for diabetes.
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Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders which is characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency or resistance or both reasons. (1) According to that diabetes mellitus can be divided as type I and type II. This is common and its incidence is rising, 171 million people had diabetes in 2000 it is expected this condition to be doubled in 2030. It is spread in all the countries and therefore has become a major burden upon healthcare facilities. (2)