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Diabetes and Supplements
 Diabetes mellitus commonly referred to as simply "diabetes" is a disorder of metabolism in which associated with abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood (hyperglycemia). It is a disease in which the pancreas produces insufficient amounts of insulin or in which the body’s cells fail to respond appropriately to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body’s cells absorbs glucose (sugar) so it can be used as a source of energy.
Glucose is a type of sugar found in certain foods such as honey and some, but not all, fruits. It is also the form of sugar that all sugary and starchy foods are converted to in the body after digestion. Glucose is used as a main source of fuel for the body.
There are three types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease results when the body’s system for fighting infection (the immune system) turns against a part of the body. In diabetes, the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. The pancreas then produces little or no insulin. A person who has this kind of diabetes must take insulin daily in order to live.
Symptoms:
It may increase thirst and urination, constant hunger, weight loss, blurred vision, and extreme fatigue. If not diagnosed and treated with insulin, a person with type 1 diabetes can lapse into a life-threatening diabetic coma which also known as diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It used to be called non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or adult onset diabetes because it usually begins in adulthood. About 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2. This form of diabetes is most often associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, previous history of gestational diabetes, physical inactivity, and certain ethnicities. About 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
Symptoms:
It may include fatigue, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, weight loss, blurred vision, and slow healing of wounds or sores. Some people have no symptoms.
- Gestational diabetes
It is like other forms of diabetes and is defined as glucose intolerance but with its first onset during pregnancy. Approximately 3.5% of non-Aboriginal women and up to 18% of Aboriginal women will develop gestational diabetes. It is a temporary condition caused by pregnancy and usually occurs in the later stages, once the baby has formed but is still growing.
Symptoms:
It occurs more often in some ethnic groups and among women with a family history of diabetes. Gestational diabetes is caused by the hormones of pregnancy or a shortage of insulin. Women with gestational diabetes may not experience any symptoms.
Treatment:
An important aspect of treatment plan will involve eating a healthy diet (low fat, salt and sugar and high fiber). You should also monitor your blood glucose levels.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is treated with insulin, exercise, and a healthy diet.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is treated with weight reduction, a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Gestational diabetes is usually controlled by a healthy diet and regular exercise. Some women may require treatment with insulin.
Natural Supplements
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