Diabetes refers to a type of chronic condition which results in high blood sugar levels in the body. Although there are treatments to control it, this condition can’t be cured. There are two types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
Symptoms
- Type 1 diabetes:
- Increased urge to urinate frequently
- Increased thirst
- Tiredness
- Loss of proper eyesight
- The body taking more time to heal wounds
- Type 2 diabetes:
- Increased urge to urinate frequently
- Increased thirst
- Tiredness
- Loss of proper eyesight
- More time required for the body to heal wounds
In some cases, there might not be any symptoms in Type 2 diabetes.
Causes
- Type 1 diabetes: It occurs when the pancreas malfunctions and does not produce enough insulin or produces no insulin. The cause of Type 1 diabetes is still unknown.
- Type 2 diabetes: It occurs when the pancreas malfunctions and does not produce enough insulin or resists insulin. It is caused as a result of genetics and a sedentary lifestyle.
Treatment
The treatment deals with making the blood sugar levels in the body normal. This can be done through oral medicines and injecting insulin in the body via injections.
These practices can help you out in easing out your problems:
- Regular exercise
- Yoga
- Weight control
- Balanced diet
- Active lifestyle
Preventive measures
This condition can be prevented with the following practices:
- Breathing exercises: This will help in keeping stress and anxiety away, which is helpful in preventing diabetes.
- Regular exercise, yoga, and an active lifestyle: Daily workouts and leading a healthy lifestyle can help in keeping diabetes at par as one of the governing causes of Type 2 diabetes is a sedentary lifestyle.
- Weight management: Managing a healthy weight is a healthy practice and keeps conditions such as diabetes away.
- Consuming a balanced diet: A balanced diet helps in maintaining a perfect balance of nutrients in the body, hence keeping diabetes at par.
Dr. Meghana Pande has a strong interest and experience in complicated respiratory, cardiovascular, diabetes, gastrointestinal, endocrine neurological disorders and geriatric health. She was also on the forefront providing her expertise in the management of covid 19 patients during the pandemic.
She comes with rich experience of 15 yrs in critical care illnesses and management, internal medicine including management of e-ICU and ECMO.
