- January 18, 2025
- By drzaarofficial1@gmail.com
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Understanding Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to insufficient insulin production, ineffective insulin use, or both. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels. There are two primary types: Type 1 Diabetes, an autoimmune condition where the body destroys insulin-producing cells, and Type 2 Diabetes, where the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough of it. Both types require lifelong management to prevent complications.
Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus
Common symptoms of both types include excessive thirst (polydipsia), frequent urination (polyuria), extreme hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, and unexplained weight loss (more common in Type 1). Type 2 Diabetes may also cause darkened skin patches (acanthosis nigricans), often around the neck or armpits. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious complications, such as nerve damage, kidney disease, heart disease, and vision loss.
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FAQs
1. What causes Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. The exact cause is unclear, but genetics and environmental factors, such as viral infections, may contribute.
2. What causes Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes develops due to insulin resistance and eventual decline in insulin production. Risk factors include obesity, physical inactivity, genetics, and poor diet.
3. How is diabetes diagnosed?
Diabetes is diagnosed using blood tests, including fasting blood sugar, oral glucose tolerance test, and HbA1c, which reflects average blood sugar levels over three months.
4. Can diabetes be cured?
There is no cure for Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, but it can be effectively managed with medications, insulin therapy, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring.
5. How is Type 1 Diabetes treated?
Type 1 Diabetes requires lifelong insulin therapy, blood sugar monitoring, a balanced diet, and regular exercise.
6. How is Type 2 Diabetes treated?
Type 2 Diabetes is often managed with lifestyle changes, oral medications, or injectable drugs. In some cases, insulin therapy may be required.
7. Can diabetes lead to complications?
Yes, poorly managed diabetes can result in complications like cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, blindness, and diabetic foot ulcers.
8. Is Type 2 Diabetes preventable?
Yes, healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, staying physically active, and avoiding tobacco use, can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
9. Can children develop diabetes?
Yes, Type 1 Diabetes often develops in children or young adults, while Type 2 Diabetes is becoming more common in children due to increasing obesity rates.
10. What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 is an autoimmune disease requiring insulin, while Type 2 results from insulin resistance and can often be managed with lifestyle changes and oral medications initially.