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Common Myths and Facts on type 1 Diabetes

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Diabetes is a disease which occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin and disrupts the blood glucose levels. The diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent) condition happens when the pancreatic cells (resources of insulin) are destroyed by the body’s immune system. The destruction of beta cells (pancreatic cells) leads to retaining of excess glucose in the body and damages the organ system. Its symptoms include sugar in urine, lethargy, sudden weight loss, frequent urination, changes in vision, intense thirst, increase in one’s appetite and even unconsciousness. There is no set cause of type-one diabetes but genetics, auto immunity and other natural stimuli can affect in its development. But there are many people who have many misconceptions or myths regarding type1 diabetes. Some of the myths are mentioned below: One of the most universal myth is that intake of insulin can cure diabetes. There is no stated cure of diabetes type 1 problem (although researches are being done) and intake of insulin may or may not be of any help to a diabetic. Another myth that too much intake of sugar or being overweight can cause type 1 diabetes mellitus. Being Overweight might trigger the type2 diabetes problem but there is no permanent reason for cause of type1 diabetes. And [...]

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facts on type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes

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In this post i am going to present you facts on diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2 . Type 1 diabetes facts: 1. Blood test 4 times a day. 2. You can get best blood sugar between 4.0 and 10.0. 3. Two types of insulins are present they are Rapid N and NPH. 4. You take needles three times a day. 5.About one in every 400 to 600 children and adolescents has this type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes facts: 1.One needle will help for the whole week. 2.Pills taken only sometimes. 3.Obesity is one of the causes of type 2 diabetes. 4.Studies suggest that type 2 diabetes, although still rare, is being diagnosed more frequently in children and adolescents, particularly in: African Americans,American Indians, Hispanic/Latino Americans.

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