Breaking Down Diabetes Part 2
1. Diabetes – World Health Organization (WHO)
www.who.int
2. NIH study shows how insulin stimulates fat cells to take in glucose
www.nih.gov
Types of Diabetes
There are primarily three main types:
Type 1 Diabetes: The body doesn’t produce insulin. 1. Type 1 diabetes
www.diabetes.org.uk
Type 2 Diabetes: The body doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use it properly. 1. Type 2 diabetes – Illnesses & conditions – NHS inform
www.nhsinform.scot
Gestational Diabetes: Develops during pregnancy. 1. About Gestational Diabetes – CDC
www.cdc.gov
How Diabetes Affects the Body
When there’s not enough insulin or the body can’t use it properly, glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into the cells. Over time, this high blood sugar can damage your organs, including your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.
1. What Is Type 2 Diabetes? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
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2. Hyperglycemia in diabetes – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org
Symptoms of Diabetes
Symptoms can vary but often include:
Frequent urination 1. Diabetes – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org
Increased thirst 1. Thirst – Illnesses & conditions | NHS inform
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Extreme hunger 1. Polyphagia (Hyperphagia): What It Is, Causes & Symptoms – Cleveland Clinic
my.clevelandclinic.org
Unexplained weight loss 1. Unexplained Weight Loss – Reasons, Symptoms & Causes – Diabetes UK
www.diabetes.co.uk
Fatigue 1. When diabetes symptoms are a concern – Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org
Blurred vision 1. Diabetes and Your Eyes: What You Need to Know | Johns Hopkins Medicine
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Slow-healing sores 1. Slow-healing or Nonhealing Wounds | UK Healthcare – University of Kentucky
ukhealthcare.uky.edu
Complications of Diabetes
If not managed well, diabetes can lead to serious complications:
Heart disease and stroke 1. Diabetes and Heart Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Kidney damage 1. Diabetes and kidney disease Information | Mount Sinai – New York
www.mountsinai.org
Nerve damage 1. Nerve Damage | Diabetes – CDC
www.cdc.gov
Eye damage 1. Vision Loss and Diabetes – CDC
www.cdc.gov
Amputations 1. Complications of diabetes
www.diabetes.org.uk
Management of Diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition, but it can be managed through:
Blood sugar monitoring 1. Monitoring Your Blood Sugar | Diabetes – CDC
www.cdc.gov
Healthy eating 1. Diabetes and healthy eating – Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Regular physical activity 1. Get Active | Diabetes – CDC
www.cdc.gov
Medications (insulin or oral drugs)