Diabetes and its Symptoms





            Diabetes and its Symptoms



Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disease or a condition in which the glucose levels in the blood will be high over a prolonged period of time. In other words, it can be defined as a condition that occurs when the body cannot efficiently make use of glucose that serves as a source of energy for body cells. Blood sugar levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin.

Causes of Diabetes

Diabetes is either caused due to the insufficient production of insulin by the pancreas or it may occur if the cells of the body are not effectively responding to the insulin produced.

Types of Diabetes

Diabetes is categorized into the following types based on the reason for their cause:
  1. Diabetes Mellitus
    1. Type 1 Diabetes
    2. Type 2 Diabetes
  2. Diabetes Insipidus
  3. Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus

It is the inability of the body to effectively use or respond to the insulin produced by the body, and as a result, blood sugar levels cannot be regulated effectively. Diabetes mellitus is further classified into two types, namely:

  • Type 1 Diabetes

It is also known as Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. It occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin. The consequent lack of insulin causes an increase in glucose level in urine and blood.

  • Type 2 Diabetes

It is also called Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. The prime reason for the occurrence of type 2 diabetes is due to obesity and lack of exercise in people who are genetically biased.

Diabetes Insipidus

When the body is unable to respond or produce the Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is secreted by the hypothalamus, Diabetes Insipidus occurs. This hormone helps the kidneys manage the amount of water in the human body. Without this essential hormone, the kidneys pass an abnormally large volume of urine that is insipid (meaning: odourless and dilute).

Gestational Diabetes

This condition occurs in pregnant women who develop high blood sugar level without a previous history. The condition usually resolves after delivery.

Symptoms of Diabetes

Signs and Symptoms vary from person to person or even there may be no signs sometimes. First, let us come up with common symptoms of diabetes.
  • Frequent Urination.
  • Feeling more stressed or tired than usual.
  • Being more Thirstier.
  • Blurred Vision.
  • Loss of Weight
Symptoms of Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

It is quite easily diagnosed. It is associated with common symptoms of diabetes as well. Other symptoms are stated below.
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Always feeling hungry
  • Itching, skin infections
  • Itching, skin infections
  • Having cuts that heal slowly
  • Blurred vision

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

It is mainly associated with lifestyle factors. Genetics also adds up to the factor. Its symptoms usually go unnoticed. The gradual decrease in weight is one of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. They may be a lack of physical activity, obesity, urbanization, and change in diet.

Symptoms of Diabetes in Women

Some of the symptoms experienced by women are the same as men but there are some symptoms that are experienced only by women. They are stated below.
  • They are prone to urinary infections.
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
  • Female Sexual Dysfunction.
  • Vaginal and Oral Yeast Infections and Vaginal Thrush.

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