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1. What is Diabetes? 1 - 20
Diabetes Symptoms 21-25
What is Insulin? 26-29
Discovery of Insulin 30-32
Type 1 Diabetes 33-37
Type 2 Diabetes 38-42
Famous Diabetics 43-45
Treatment for Diabetes 46-50
Self Monitoring 51-54
Food Planning 55-59
Exercise 60-63
Hypoglycemia 64-67
Hyperglycemia 68-71
Taking Insulin 72-74
Insulin Pump 75-77
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Diabetes Treatment 77

2. What is Diabetes? What causes Diabetes?
Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of
metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar),
either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not
respond properly to insulin, or both. Patients with high blood sugar will typically
experience polyuria (frequent urination), they will become increasingly thirsty
(polydipsia) and hungry (polyphagia).
Fast facts on diabetes
Here are some key points about diabetes. More detail and supporting
information is in the main article.
1. Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes high blood sugar levels.
2. In 2013 it was estimated that over 382 million people throughout the world had
diabetes (Williams textbook of endocrinology).
3. Type 1 Diabetes - the body does not produce insulin. Approximately 10% of all
diabetes cases are type 1.
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3. 4. Type 2 Diabetes - the body does not produce enough insulin for proper
function. Approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes worldwide are of this type.
5. Gestational Diabetes - this type affects females during pregnancy.
6. The most common diabetes symptoms include frequent urination, intense
thirst and hunger, weight gain, unusual weight loss, fatigue, cuts and bruises
that do not heal, male sexual dysfunction, numbness and tingling in hands and
feet.
7. If you have Type 1 and follow a healthy eating plan, do adequate exercise, and
take insulin, you can lead a normal life.
8. Type 2 patients need to eat healthily, be physically active, and test their blood
glucose. They may also need to take oral medication, and/or insulin to control
blood glucose levels.
9. As the risk of cardiovascular disease is much higher for a diabetic, it is crucial
that blood pressure and cholesterol levels are monitored regularly.
10. As smoking might have a serious effect on cardiovascular health, diabetics
should stop smoking.
11. Hypoglycemia - low blood glucose - can have a bad effect on the patient.
Hyperglycemia - when blood glucose is too high - can also have a bad effect
on the patient.
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4. There are three types of diabetes
1) Type 1 Diabetes
The body does not produce insulin. Some people may refer to this type as insulin-
dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes, or early-onset diabetes. People usually
develop type 1 diabetes before their 40th year, often in early adulthood or teenage
years.
Type 1 diabetes is nowhere near as common as type 2 diabetes. Approximately
10% of all diabetes cases are type 1.
Patients with type 1 diabetes will need to take insulin injections for the rest of their
life. They must also ensure proper blood-glucose levels by carrying out regular
blood tests and following a special diet.
Between 2001 and 2009, the prevalence of type 1 diabetes among the under 20s in
the USA rose 23%, according to SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth data issued by the
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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5. 2) Type 2 Diabetes
The body does not produce enough insulin for proper function, or the cells in the
body do not react to insulin (insulin resistance).
Approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes worldwide are of this type.
Diabetes patient measuring glucose level in bloodMeasuring the glucose level in
blood
Some people may be able to control their type 2 diabetes symptoms by losing
weight, following a healthy diet, doing plenty of exercise, and monitoring their blood
glucose levels. However, type 2 diabetes is typically a progressive disease - it
gradually gets worse - and the patient will probably end up have to take insulin,
usually in tablet form.
Overweight and obese people have a much higher risk of developing type 2
diabetes compared to those with a healthy body weight. People with a lot of
visceral fat, also known as central obesity, belly fat, or abdominal obesity, are
especially at risk. Being overweight/obese causes the body to release chemicals
that can destabilize the body's cardiovascular and metabolic systems.
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6. Being overweight, physically inactive and eating the wrong foods all contribute to
our risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Drinking just one can of (non-diet) soda per
day can raise our risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22%, researchers from
Imperial College London reported in the journal Diabetologia. The scientists believe
that the impact of sugary soft drinks on diabetes risk may be a direct one, rather
than simply an influence on body weight.
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is also greater as we get older. Experts are
not completely sure why, but say that as we age we tend to put on weight and
become less physically active. Those with a close relative who had/had type 2
diabetes, people of Middle Eastern, African, or South Asian descent also have a
higher risk of developing the disease.
Men whose testosterone levels are low have been found to have a higher risk of
developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh,
Scotland, say that low testosterone levels are linked to insulin resistance.
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7. 3) Gestational Diabetes
This type affects females during pregnancy. Some women have very high levels of
glucose in their blood, and their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin to
transport all of the glucose into their cells, resulting in progressively rising levels of
glucose.
Diagnosis of gestational diabetes is made during pregnancy.
The majority of gestational diabetes patients can control their diabetes with
exercise and diet. Between 10% to 20% of them will need to take some kind of
blood-glucose-controlling medications. Undiagnosed or uncontrolled gestational
diabetes can raise the risk of complications during childbirth. The baby may be
bigger than he/she should be.
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University found that
women whose diets before becoming pregnant were high in animal fat and
cholesterol had a higher risk for gestational diabetes, compared to their
counterparts whose diets were low in cholesterol and animal fats.
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8. What Is Prediabetes?
The vast majority of patients with type 2
diabetes initially had prediabetes. Their
blood glucose levels where higher than
normal, but not high enough to merit a
diabetes diagnosis. The cells in the body
are becoming resistant to insulin.
Studies have indicated that even at the
prediabetes stage, some damage to the
circulatory system and the heart may
already have occurred.
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9. Diabetes Is A Metabolism Disorder
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classed as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism
refers to the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what
we eat is broken down into glucose. Glucose is a form of sugar in the blood - it is
the principal source of fuel for our bodies.
When our food is digested, the glucose makes its way into our bloodstream. Our
cells use the glucose for energy and growth. However, glucose cannot enter our
cells without insulin being present - insulin makes it possible for our cells to take in
the glucose.
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas
automatically releases an adequate quantity of insulin to move the glucose present
in our blood into the cells, as soon as glucose enters the cells blood-glucose levels
drop.
A person with diabetes has a condition in which the quantity of glucose in the blood
is too elevated (hyperglycemia). This is because the body either does not produce
enough insulin, produces no insulin, or has cells that do not respond properly to the
insulin the pancreas produces. This results in too much glucose building up in the
blood. This excess blood glucose eventually passes out of the body in urine. So,
even though the blood has plenty of glucose, the cells are not getting it for their
essential energy and growth requirements.
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10. How To Determine Whether You Have Diabetes, Prediabetes or
Neither
Doctors can determine whether a patient has a normal metabolism, prediabetes or
diabetes in one of three different ways - there are three possible tests:
# The A1C test
- at least 6.5% means diabetes
- between 5.7% and 5.99% means prediabetes
- less than 5.7% means normal
# The FPG (fasting plasma glucose) test
- at least 126 mg/dl means diabetes
- between 100 mg/dl and 125.99 mg/dl means prediabetes
- less than 100 mg/dl means normal
# An abnormal reading following the FPG means the patient has impaired
fasting glucose (IFG)
The OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test)
- at least 200 mg/dl means diabetes
- between 140 and 199.9 mg/dl means prediabetes
- less than 140 mg/dl means normal
An abnormal reading following the OGTT means the patient has impaired
glucose tolerance (IGT)
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11. Why Is It Called Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes comes from Greek, and it means a "siphon". Aretus the Cappadocian, a
Greek physician during the second century A.D., named the condition diabainein.
He described patients who were passing too much water (polyuria) - like a siphon.
The word became "diabetes" from the English adoption of the Medieval Latin
diabetes.
In 1675, Thomas Willis added mellitus to the term, although it is commonly referred
to simply as diabetes. Mel in Latin means "honey"; the urine and blood of people
with diabetes has excess glucose, and glucose is sweet like honey. Diabetes
mellitus could literally mean "siphoning off sweet water".
In ancient China people observed that ants would be attracted to some people's
urine, because it was sweet. The term "Sweet Urine Disease" was coined.
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12. Controlling Diabetes - Treatment Is Effective And Important
All types of diabetes are treatable. Diabetes type 1 lasts a lifetime, there is no
known cure. Type 2 usually lasts a lifetime, however, some people have managed
to get rid of their symptoms without medication, through a combination of exercise,
diet and body weight control.
Diabetes equipment and a healthy breakfast
Special diets can help sufferers of type 2 diabetes control the condition.
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic Arizona in Scottsdale showed that gastric
bypass surgery can reverse type 2 diabetes in a high proportion of patients. They
added that within three to five years the disease recurs in approximately 21% of
them. Yessica Ramos, MD., said "The recurrence rate was mainly influenced by a
longstanding history of Type 2 diabetes before the surgery. This suggests that early
surgical intervention in the obese, diabetic population will improve the durability of
remission of Type 2 diabetes." (Link to article)
Patients with type 1 are treated with regular insulin injections, as well as a special
diet and exercise.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes are usually treated with tablets, exercise and a
special diet, but sometimes insulin injections are also required.
If diabetes is not adequately controlled the patient has a significantly higher risk of
developing complications.
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13. Complications linked to badly controlled diabetes:
1. Eye complications - glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and some
others.
2. Foot complications - neuropathy, ulcers, and sometimes gangrene which may
require that the foot be amputated
3. Skin complications - people with diabetes are more susceptible to skin
infections and skin disorders
4. Heart problems - such as ischemic heart disease, when the blood supply to the
heart muscle is diminished
5 Hypertension - common in people with diabetes, which can raise the risk of
kidney disease, eye problems, heart attack and stroke
6. Mental health - uncontrolled diabetes raises the risk of suffering from
depression, anxiety and some other mental disorders
7. Hearing loss - diabetes patients have a higher risk of developing hearing
problems
8. Gum disease - there is a much higher prevalence of gum disease among
diabetes patients
9. Gastroparesis - the muscles of the stomach stop working properly
10. Ketoacidosis - a combination of ketosis and acidosis; accumulation of ketone
bodies and acidity in the blood.
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14. 11, Neuropathy - diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage which can lead to
several different problems.
12. HHNS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome) - blood glucose
levels shoot up too high, and there are no ketones present in the blood or
urine. It is an emergency condition.
13. Nephropathy - uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to kidney disease
14. PAD (peripheral arterial disease) - symptoms may include pain in the leg,
tingling and sometimes problems walking properly
15. Stroke - if blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels are not
controlled, the risk of stroke increases significantly
16. Erectile dysfunction - male impotence.
17. Infections - people with badly controlled diabetes are much more susceptible
to infections
18. Healing of wounds - cuts and lesions take much longer to heal
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15. ● USA - 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet
How many Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes?
1. 8.5% of the US population have diabetes - 25.8 million children and adults.
Researchers from the Jefferson School of Population Health (Philadelphia,
PA) published a study which estimates that by 2025 there could be 53.1
million people with the disease.
2. 18.8 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes
3. About 7 million people with diabetes have not been diagnosed.
Even though type 2 diabetes rates in the USA have risen sharply, Timothy
Lyons, MD, who is presently Director of Research of the Harold Hamm
Diabetes Center in Oklahoma City says that the disease is still not being
detected promptly. He added that the lag in diagnosis involves both patients
and doctors.
4. About 79 million people have pre-diabetes
5. 1.9 million people aged 20 years or more were newly diagnosed with
diabetes in 2010
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16. 6. 215,000 (0.26%) people younger than 20 years have diabetes
7. Approximately 1 in every 400 kids and teenagers has diabetes
8. 11.3% of people aged 20+ years have diabetes; a total of 25.6 million
individuals
9. 26.9% of people aged 65+ years have diabetes; a total of 10.9 million people
10. 11.8% of men have diabetes; a total of 13 million people
11. 10.8% of women have diabetes; a total of 12.6 million people
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17. Diabetes In The United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom there are about 3.8 million people with diabetes, according
to the National Health Service. Diabetes UK, a charity, believes this number will
jump to 6.2 million by 2035, and the National Health Service will be spending as
much as 17% of its health care budget on diabetes by then.
Diabetes Spreads In Southeast Asia
Diabetes is rapidly spreading in Southeast Asia as people embrace American fast
foods, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries and pizza. More Chinese adults
who live in Singapore are dying of heart disease and developing type 2 diabetes
than ever before, researchers from the University of Minnesota School of Public
Health and the National University of Singapore reported in the journal Circulation.
The authors found that Chinese adults in Singapore who eat American-style junk
foods twice a week had a 56% greater risk of dying prematurely form heart
disease, while their risk of developing type 2 diabetes rose 27%, compared to their
counterparts who "never touched the stuff". There was a 80% higher likelihood of
dying from coronary heart disease for those eating fast foods four times per week.
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18. Some Facts And Myths Regarding Diabetes
Many presumed "facts" are thrown about in the paper press, magazines and on the
internet regarding diabetes; some of them are, in fact, myths. It is important that
people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, their loved ones, employers and schools have
an accurate picture of the disease. Below are some diabetes myths:
1. People with diabetes should not exercise - NOT TRUE!! Exercise is important
for people with diabetes, as it is for everybody else. Exercise helps manage
body weight, improves cardiovascular health, improves mood, helps blood
sugar control, and relieves stress. Patients should discuss exercise with their
doctor first.
2. Fat people always develop type 2 diabetes eventually - this is not true. Being
overweight or obese raises the risk of becoming diabetic, they are risk factors,
but do not mean that an obese person will definitely become diabetic. Many
people with type 2 diabetes were never overweight. The majority of overweight
people do not develop type 2 diabetes.
3. Diabetes is a nuisance, but not serious - two thirds of diabetes patients die
prematurely from stroke or heart disease. The life expectancy of a person with
diabetes is from five to ten years shorter than other people's. Diabetes is a
serious disease.
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19. 4. Children can outgrow diabetes - this is not true. Nearly all children with
diabetes have type 1; insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas have been
destroyed. These never come back. Children with type 1 diabetes will need to
take insulin for the rest of their lives, unless a cure is found one day.
5. Don't eat too much sugar, you will become diabetic - this is not true. A person
with diabetes type 1 developed the disease because their immune system
destroyed the insulin-producing beta cells. A diet high in calories, which can
make people overweight/obese, raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes,
especially if there is a history of this disease in the family.
6. I know when my blood sugar levels are high or low - very high or low blood
sugar levels may cause some symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue and
extreme thirst. However, levels need to be fluctuating a lot for symptoms to be
felt. The only way to be sure about your blood sugar levels is to test them
regularly. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark showed
that even very slight rises in blood-glucose levels significantly raise the risk of
ischemic heart disease.
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20. 7. Diabetes diets are different from other people's - the diet doctors and
specialized nutritionists recommend for diabetes patients are healthy ones;
healthy for everybody, including people without the disease. Meals should
contain plenty of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and they should be low in salt
and sugar, and saturated or trans fat. Experts say that there is no need to buy
special diabetic foods because they offer no special benefit, compared to the
healthy things we can buy in most shops.
8. High blood sugar levels are fine for some, while for others they are a sign of
diabetes - high blood-sugar levels are never normal for anybody. Some
illnesses, mental stress and steroids can cause temporary hikes in blood sugar
levels in people without diabetes. Anybody with higher-than-normal blood
sugar levels or sugar in their urine should be checked for diabetes by a health
care professional.
9. Diabetics cannot eat bread, potatoes or pasta - people with diabetes can eat
starchy foods. However, they must keep an eye on the size of the portions.
Whole grain starchy foods are better, as is the case for people without
diabetes.
10. One person can transmit diabetes to another person - NOT TRUE. Just like a
broken leg is not infectious or contagious. A parent may pass on, through their
genes to their offspring, a higher susceptibility to developing the disease.
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21. 11. Only older people develop type 2 diabetes - things are changing. A growing
number of children and teenagers are developing type 2 diabetes. Experts say
that this is linked to the explosion in childhood obesity rates, poor diet, and
physical inactivity.
12. I have to go on insulin, this must mean my diabetes is severe - people take
insulin when diet alone or diet with oral or non-insulin injectable diabetes drugs
do not provide good-enough diabetes control, that's all. Insulin helps diabetes
control. It does not usually have anything to do with the severity of the disease.
13. If you have diabetes you cannot eat chocolates or sweets - people with
diabetes can eat chocolates and sweets if they combine them with exercise or
eat them as part of a healthy meal.
14. Diabetes patients are more susceptible to colds and illnesses in general - a
person with diabetes with good diabetes control is no more likely to become ill
with a cold or something else than other people. However, when a diabetic
catches a cold, their diabetes becomes harder to control, so they have a
higher risk of complications.
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22. Symptoms of Diabetes
People can often have diabetes and be completely unaware. The main reason for
this is that the symptoms, when seen on their own, seem harmless. However, the
earlier diabetes is diagnosed the greater the chances are that serious
complications, which can result from having diabetes, can be avoided.
Here is a list of the most common diabetes symptoms:
Frequent urination
Have you been going to the bathroom to urinate more often recently? Do you
notice that you spend most of the day going to the toilet? When there is too much
glucose (sugar) in your blood you will urinate more often. If your insulin is
ineffective, or not there at all, your kidneys cannot filter the glucose back into the
blood. The kidneys will take water from your blood in order to dilute the glucose -
which in turn fills up your bladder.
Disproportionate thirst
If you are urinating more than usual, you will need to replace that lost liquid. You
will be drinking more than usual. Have you been drinking more than usual lately?
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23. Intense hunger
As the insulin in your blood is not working properly, or is not there at all, and your
cells are not getting their energy, your body may react by trying to find more energy
- food. You will become hungry.
Weight gain
This might be the result of the above symptom (intense hunger).
Unusual weight loss
This is more common among people with Diabetes Type 1. As your body is not
making insulin it will seek out another energy source (the cells aren't getting
glucose). Muscle tissue and fat will be broken down for energy. As Type 1 is of a
more sudden onset and Type 2 is much more gradual, weight loss is more
noticeable with Type 1.
Increased fatigue
If your insulin is not working properly, or is not there at all, glucose will not be
entering your cells and providing them with energy. This will make you feel tired
and listless.
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24. Irritability
Irritability can be due to your lack of energy.
Blurred vision
This can be caused by tissue being pulled from your eye lenses. This affects your
eyes' ability to focus. With proper treatment this can be treated. There are severe
cases where blindness or prolonged vision problems can occur.
Cuts and bruises don't heal properly or quickly
Do you find cuts and bruises take a much longer time than usual to heal? When
there is more sugar (glucose) in your body, its ability to heal can be undermined.
More skin and/or yeast infections
When there is more sugar in your body, its ability to recover from infections is
affected. Women with diabetes find it especially difficult to recover from bladder and
vaginal infections.
Itchy skin
A feeling of itchiness on your skin is sometimes a symptom of diabetes.
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25. Gums are red and/or swollen - Gums pull away from teeth
If your gums are tender, red and/or swollen this could be a sign of diabetes. Your
teeth could become loose as the gums pull away from them.
Frequent gum disease/infection
As well as the previous gum symptoms, you may experience more frequent gum
disease and/or gum infections.
Sexual dysfunction among men
If you are over 50 and experience frequent or constant sexual dysfunction (erectile
dysfunction), it could be a symptom of diabetes.
Numbness or tingling, especially in your feet and hands
If there is too much sugar in your body your nerves could become damaged, as
could the tiny blood vessels that feed those nerves. You may experience tingling
and/or numbness in your hands and feet.
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26. Diagnosis of diabetes
Diabetes can often be detected by
carrying out a urine test, which
finds out whether excess glucose
is present. This is normally backed
up by a blood test, which
measures blood glucose levels
and can confirm if the cause of
your symptoms is diabetes.
If you are worried that you may
have some of the above
symptoms, you are recommended
to talk to your Doctor or a qualified
health professional.
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27. What is insulin?
Insulin is a hormone. It makes our body's cells absorb glucose from the blood. The
glucose is stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen and stops the body from
using fat as a source of energy.
When there is very little insulin in the blood, or none at all, glucose is not taken up
by most body cells. When this happens our body uses fat as a source of energy.
Insulin is also a control signal to other body systems, such as amino acid uptake by
body cells. Insulin is not identical in all animals - their levels of strength vary.
Porcine insulin, insulin from a pig, is the most similar to human insulin. Humans
can receive animal insulin. However, genetic engineering has allowed us to
synthetically produce 'human' insulin.
The pancreas
The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It is located high up in your abdomen
and lies across your body where the ribs meet at the bottom. It is shaped like a leaf
and is about six inches long. The wide end is called the head while the narrower
end is called the tail, the mid-part is called the body.
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28. The pancreas has two principal functions:
It produces pancreatic digestive juices.
It produces insulin and other digestive hormones.
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29. The endocrine pancreas is the part of the pancreas that produces insulin and other
hormones.
The exocrine pancreas is the part of the pancreas that produces digestive juices.
Insulin is produced in the pancreas. When protein is ingested insulin is released.
Insulin is also released when glucose is present in the blood. After eating
carbohydrates, blood glucose levels rise.
Insulin makes it possible for glucose to enter our body's cells - without glucose in
our cells they would not be able to function. Without insulin the glucose cannot
enter our cells.
Within the pancreas, the Islets of Langerhans contain Beta cells, which synthesize
(make) the insulin. Approximately 1 to 3 million Islets of Langerhans make up the
endocrine part of the pancreas (mainly the exocrine gland), representing just one
fiftieth of the pancreas' total mass.
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30. Etymology (history) of the word pancreas
It is said that the pancreas was described first by Herophilus of Chalcedon in about
300B.C. and the organ was named by Rufus of Ephesus in about 100A.D
However, it is an established fact that the word pancreas had been used by
Aristotle (384-322B.C.) before Herophilus.
In Aristotle's Historia Animalium, there is a line saying "another to the so-called
pancreas". It is considered that the words "so-called pancreas" imply that the word
pancreas had been popular at the time of Aristotle, but it had not been authorized
yet as an anatomical term.
However, the word pancreas presumably has been accepted as an anatomical
term since Herophilus.
The word pancreas comes from the Greek pankreas, meaning sweetbread.
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31. Discovery of insulin
In 1920, Dr. Frederick Banting wanted to make a pancreatic extract, which he
hoped would have anti-diabetic qualities. In 1921, at the University of Toronto,
Canada, along with medical student Charles Best, they managed to make the
pancreatic extract.
Their method involved tying a string around the pancrease duct. When examined
several weeks later, the pancreatic digestive cells had died and been absorbed by
the immune system. The process left behind thousands of islets. They isolated the
extracts from the islets and produced isletin. What they called isletin became
known as insulin.
Banting and Best managed to test this extract on dogs that had diabetes. They
discovered insulin. In fact, they managed to keep a dog, that had had its pancreas
taken out, alive throughout the whole summer by administering it the extract (which
was, in fact, insulin). The extract regulated the dogs blood sugar levels.
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32. At this point, Professor J. MacLeod, who had placed the laboratory at their
disposal, said he wanted to see a re-run of the whole trial. After doing so he
decided to get his whole research team to work on the production and purification
of insulin.
J.B. Collip joined the scientific team, which now consisted of Banting, Best, Collip
and MecLeod. They managed to produce enough insulin, in a pure enough form, to
be able to test it on patients.
In 1922 the insulin was tested on
Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old
diabetes patient who lay dying at the
Toronto General Hospital. He was
given an insulin injection. At first he
suffered a severe allergic reaction
and further injections were
cancelled. The scientists worked
hard on improving the extract and
then a second dose of injections
were administered on Thompson.
The results were spectacular.
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33. The scientists went to the other wards with diabetic children, most of them
comatose and dying from diabetic keto-acidosis. j. macleod They went from bed-
to-bed and injected them with the new purified extract - insulin. This is known as
one of medicines most dramatic moments. Before injecting the last comatose
children, the first started to awaken from their comas. A joyous moment for family
members and hospital staff!!
Collip did not get on too well with Banting and Best apparently - and he soon left
the project. Best continued trying to improve the extract and managed eventually to
produce enough for the hospital's demand. Their work was privately published. The
Eli Lilly Company soon got to hear about it and offered to assist. It was not long
before the Eli Lilly Company managed to produce large quantities of refined pure
insulin.
In 1923 Banting and Macleod were awarded the Nobel Prize
in Physiology or Medicine. Banting shared his prize with Best
and Macleod shared his with Collip. The patent for insulin was
sold to the University of Toronto for one dollar.
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34. Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease - the person's body has destroyed
his/her own insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
People with Diabetes Type 1 are unable to produce insulin. Most patients with
Diabetes Type 1 developed the condition before the age of 40. Approximately 15%
of all people with diabetes have Type 1.
Type 1 diabetes is fatal unless the patient regularly takes exogenous insulin. Some
patients have had their beta cells replaced through a pancreas transplant and have
managed to produce their own insulin again.
Type 1 diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes or childhood diabetes. Although
a large number of diabetes Type 1 patients become so during childhood, it can also
develop after the age of 18. Developing Type 1 after the age of 40 is extremely
rare.
Type 1, unlike Type 2, is not preventable. The majority of people who develop Type
1 are of normal weight and are otherwise healthy during onset. Exercise and diet
cannot reverse Type 1. Quite simply, the person has lost his/her insulin-producing
beta cells. Several clinical trials have attempted to find ways of preventing or
slowing down the progress of Type 1, but so far with no proven success.
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35. A C-peptide assay is a lab test that can tell whether somebody has Type 1 or Type
2. As external insulin has no C-peptide a lack of it would indicate Type 1. The test is
only effective when ALL the endogenous insulin has left the body - this can take
several months.
Diet for a person with type 1fruit and vegetables
A person with Type one will have to watch what he/she eats. Foods that are low in
fat, salt and have no or very little added sugar are ideal. He/she should consume
foods that have complex carbohydrates, rather than fast carbohydrates, as well as
fruits and vegetables. A diet that controls the person's blood sugar level as well as
his/her blood pressure and cholesterol levels will help achieve the best possible
health. Portion size is also important in order to maintain a healthy bodyweight.
Meal planning needs to be consistent so that the food and insulin can work
together to control blood glucose levels. According to the Mayo Clinic there is no
'diabetes diet'.
The Clinic says you do not need to restrict yourself to boring bland foods. Rather
you should, as mentioned above, consume plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole
grains - foods that are highly nutritious, low in fat, and low in calories. Even sugary
foods are acceptable now and again if you include them in your food plan.
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36. If you have Type 1 you should seek the help of a registered dietitian. A dietitian can
help you create a food plan that suits you. Most dietitians agree that you should
aim to consume the same quantity of food, with equal portions of carbs, proteins
and fats at the same time each day.
Complications - the bad news and the good news
A person with Type 1 has a two to four times higher risk of developing heart
disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney failure, gum disease and
nerve damage, compared to a person who does not have any type of diabetes.
A person with Type 1 is more likely to have poor blood circulation through his/her
legs and feet. If left untreated the problem may become such that a foot has to be
amputated. A person with Type 1 will likely go into a coma if untreated.
The good news is that treatment is available and it is effective and can help prevent
these complications from happening.
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37. How to help prevent complications
# Keep your cholesterol level below 200 mg.
# Check your feet every day for signs of infection.
# Get your eyes checked once a year.
# Get your dentist to check your teeth and gums twice a year.
Physical activity helps regulate blood sugar levelslady jogging
Before starting exercise make sure your doctor tells you it is OK. Try to make
physical activity part of your daily life. You should try to do at least 30 minutes of
exercise or physical activity each day. Physical activity or exercise means aerobic
exercise.
If you have not done any exercise for a while, start gently and build up gradually.
Physical activity helps lower your blood sugar. Remember that exercise is good for
everybody, not just people with Type 1.
The benefits are enormous for your physical and mental health. You will become
stronger, fitter, your sleep will improve as will your skin tone - and after some time
you will look great!
Exercise will help your circulation - helping to make sure your lower legs and feet
are healthy.
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38. Remember to check your blood sugar level more frequently during your first few
weeks of exercise so that you may adapt your meal plans and/or insulin doses
accordingly. Remember that a person with Type 1 has to manually adjust his/her
insulin doses - the body will not respond automatically.
Possible cure for diabetes type 1 closer with stem cells
Stem cells in the pancreas which can turn into insulin-producing cells have been
identified by researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical
Research, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. They published their breakthrough in PLoS
One (November 9th, 2012).
The authors explain that their finding raises the hope that one day soon patients
with diabetes type 1 will be able to produce their own insulin in their own
regenerated beta cells in the pancreas.
The scientists identified and isolated stem cells from the adult pancreas. They then
developed a method for making them become insulin-producing cells that can
secrete insulin in response to glucose in the bloodstream.
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39. Type 2 diabetes
A person with diabetes type 2 either:
1. Does not produce enough insulin. Or
2. Suffers from 'insulin resistance'. This means that the insulin is not working
properly.
The majority of people with Type 2 have developed the condition because they are
overweight. Type 2 generally appears later on in life, compared to Type 1. Type 2 is
the most common form of diabetes.
In the case of insulin resistance, the body is producing the insulin, but insulin
sensitivity is reduced and it does not do the job as well as it should do. The glucose
is not entering the body's cells properly, causing two problems:
1. A build-up of glucose in the blood.
2. The cells are not getting the glucose they need for energy and growth.
In the early stages of Type 2 insulin sensitivity is the main abnormality - also there
are elevated levels of insulin in the blood. There are medications which can
improve insulin sensitivity and reduce glucose production by the liver.
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40. As the disease progresses the production of insulin is undermined, and the patient
will often need to be given replacement insulin.
Excess abdominal fat is much more likely to bring on Type 2 Diabetes than excess
fat under your skin
Many experts say that central obesity - fat concentrated around the waist in relation
to abdominal organs - may make individuals more predisposed to develop Type 2
diabetes.
Central obesity does not include subcutaneous fat - fat under the skin. The fat
around your waist - abdominal fat - secretes a group of hormones called
adipokines. It is thought that adipokines may impair glucose tolerance.
The majority of people who develop diabetes Type 2 were overweight during the
onset, while 55% of all Type 2 patients were obese during onset.
Sometimes all the patient needs is to do more exercise,
lose weight and eat fewer carbs"
It is not uncommon for people to achieve long-term satisfactory glucose control by
doing more exercise, bringing down their bodyweight and cutting down on their
dietary intake of carbohydrates.
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41. However, despite these measures, the tendency towards insulin resistance will
continue, so the patient must persist with his/her increased physical activity,
monitored diet and bodyweight.
If the diabetes mellitus continues the patient will usually be prescribed orally
administered anti-diabetic drugs. As a person with Type 2 does produce his/her
own insulin, a combination of oral medicines will usually improve insulin production,
regulate the release of glucose by the liver, and treat insulin resistance to some
extent.
If the beta cells become further impaired the patient will eventually need insulin
therapy in order to regulate glucose levels.
The risk factors for type 2
Age and ethnicity. The older you are the higher your risk is, especially if you are
over 40 (for white people), and over 25 (for black, South Asian and some minority
groups). It has been found in the UK that black people and people of South Asian
origin have five times the risk of developing Type 2 compared to white people.
Diabetes in the family. If you have a relative who has/had diabetes your risk might
be greater. The risk increases if the relative is a close one - if your father or mother
has/had diabetes your risk might be greater than if your uncle has/had it.
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42. Bodyweight (and inactivity combined with bodyweight). Four-fifths of people
who have Type 2 became so because they were overweight. The more overweight
a person is the higher his/her risk will be. The highest risk is for a person who is
overweight and physically inactive. In other words, if you are very overweight and
do not do any exercise your risk is greatest.
Cardiovascular problems and stroke. A person who has had a stroke runs a
higher risk of developing Type 2. This is also the case for people who suffer from
hypertension (high blood pressure), or have had a heart attack. Any diagnosis of a
problem with circulation indicates a higher risk of developing Type 2.
Gestational Diabetes. A woman who became temporarily diabetic during
pregnancy - gestational diabetes - runs a higher risk of developing Type 2 later on.
Women who give birth to a large baby may run a higher risk, too.
Impaired fasting glycaemia (IFG) - Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). A person
who has been diagnosed as having impaired fasting glycaemia or impaired glucose
tolerance and does not have diabetes runs a significantly higher risk of eventually
developing Type 2. People with IFG or IGT have higher than normal levels of
glucose in their blood. In order to prevent diabetes it is crucial that you eat healthily,
keep an eye on your weight and do exercise.
Severe mental health problems. It has been found that people with severe
mental health problems are more likely to develop Type 2.
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43. Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases People with diabetes type 2 are much more
likely to develop cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke,
hypertension, inflammatory heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions.
Treatments tend to be similar to the ones used on patients who do not have
diabetes. Stents versus bypass surgery for clogged artery - Patients with diabetes
who have one clogged artery tend to have better results from heart bypass surgery
than drug coated stents, researchers from Saint Luke's Mid-America Heart Institute
in Kansas City, Missouri, explained at the American Heart Association's (AHA's)
Scientific Sessions 2012 in Los Angeles (4 November, 2012).
Although stents may be cheaper and appear initially to be a better option, over the
long term, bypass surgery patients in a trial had fewer heard attacks and were less
likely to die prematurely, the investigators explained.
Senior author, Elizabeth A Magnuson, said "Our results demonstrate that bypass
surgery is not only beneficial from a clinical standpoint, but also economically
attractive from the perspective of the US healthcare system. The economic data
are important because of the large number of people with diabetes who are in need
of procedures to unblock clogged arteries."
The findings confirm the American Heart Association’s recommendations which
have been in place since the 1990s that diabetes patients with one clogged heart
artery should receive bypass surgery.
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44. Famous diabetics
Diabetes does not stop you from pursuing your ambitions
Being diabetic might mean a change in lifestyle. It does not mean you will not be
able to pursue your career effectively, run a business, practice a sport or realize
your ambition.
Here is a sample list of people who have achieved great things. They all have
something in common - they all have (had) diabetes. Some managed to win
Olympic Gold Medals.
Diabetes will not stop you from becoming a top sportsman or sportswoman,
politician, actor/actress, musician, or journalist. If your eating is well planned, if you
do plenty of exercise, and adhere to any medication plan your doctor gives you,
there is no reason AT ALL why you cannot carry on trying to pursue your lifetime
ambitions.
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45. An inspiration!
Sir Steven Redgrave won 5 Olympic Gold medals for rowing and has suffered
from Diabetes Type 1 since 1997. Despite being diagnosed with diabetes he
continued training hard and won his fifth Olympic Gold in Sydney in 2000. He won
the five medals in five consecutive Olympic games:
2000 Olympic Gold, Coxless Four (with Matthew Pinsent, Tim Foster, James
Cracknell)
1996 Olympic Gold, Coxless Pair (with Matthew Pinsent)
1992 Olympic Gold, Coxless Pair (with Matthew Pinsent)
1988 Olympic Gold, Coxless Pair (with Andy Holmes)
1988 Olympic Bronze, Coxed Pair (with Andy Holmes and Patrick Sweeney)
1984 Olympic Gold, Coxed Four (with Martin Cross, Adrian Ellison, Andy
Holmes, Richard Budgett).
(Redgrave was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 1992. He also suffers from
dyslexia.)
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46. A List of Famous Diabetics
Nat Adderly - Jazz Muscian
Wasim Akram - Cricketer
Yuri Andropov - Soviet Union Leader
Piers Anthony - Author
Arthur Ashe - Tennis Player
Hafiz al Assad - Syrian President
Nicole Johnson Baker - Miss America
Walter Barnes - NFL Philadelphia
Syd Barret - Pink Floyd
Marion Barry - Mayor Of Washington DC
Richard Bartlett - Screenwriter
Menachem Begin - PM of Israel
Jack Benny - Comedian
Halle Berry - Actress
Sarah Bina - Championship clogger
Samuel Block - Civil Rights Activist
Wilford Brimley - Actor
Anthony J. Brown - Actor
Danny Joe Brown - Singer
James Brown - Singer
Ralph Bunche - Nobel Peace Winner
Delta Burke - Actress, Miss USA
Ayden Byle - World-famous Runner
James Cagney - Actor
Douglas Cairns - Pilot
Fran Carpentier - Editor
Nell Carter - Singer, actress
Johnny Cash - Musician
Paul Cezanne - Artist
Carol Channing - Singer, Actress
Sylvia Chase - Journalist (20/20)
Alvin Childress - Actor
Dick Clark - Entertainer, TV producer
Bobby Clarke - NHL Philadelphia Flyers
Ty Cobb - MLB (Detroit Tigers)
Scott Coleman - Swam English Channel
Mark Collie - Country Singer
David Crosby - Singer
Bill Davidson - Motorcycles
John Davidson - Motorcycles
Miles Davis - Jazz musician
Paddy Devlin - Politician
James Doohan - Actor
James "Buster" Dougls - Boxer
Kenny Duckette - NFL N Orleans
Chris Dudley - NBA NY Knicks
Rick Dudley - Hockey
Scott Dunton - Surfer
Mike Echols - NFL Tennessee Titans
Thomas Edison - Scientist
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47. Treatment for diabetes - how is diabetes managed?
A long time ago
Before insulin was discovered in 1921 Diabetes Type 1 was a fatal disease - most
patients would die within a few years of onset. Things have changed a great deal
since then.
You can lead a normal life
If you have Type 1 and follow a healthy eating plan, do adequate exercise, and take
insulin, you can lead a normal life. Look at our page on Famous Diabetics - there
are many of them and they have achieved great things!
Balance insulin intake with food and lifestyle
The quantity of insulin intake must be closely linked to how much food you
consume, as well as when you eat. Your daily activities will also have a bearing on
when and how much insulin you take.
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48. Checking your blood glucose levels
A person with diabetes has to have his/her blood glucose levels checked
periodically. There is a blood test called the A1C which tells you what your average
blood glucose levels were over a two-to-three month period.
Type 2 patients need to eat healthily, be physically active, and test their blood
glucose. They may also need to take oral medication, and/or insulin to control
blood glucose levels.
Prevent developing cardiovascular disease
As the risk of cardiovascular disease is much higher for a diabetic, it is crucial that
blood pressure and cholesterol levels are monitored regularly.
Healthy eating, doing exercise, keeping your weight down will all contribute towards
good cardiovascular health - some patients will need oral medication for this.
Stop smoking!
As smoking might have a serious effect on the cardiovascular health the patient
should stop smoking.
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49. A health care provider
A health care professional (HCP) will help the patient learn how to manage his/her
diabetes. The HCP will also monitor the diabetes control. It is important that you
know what to do and that a professional is helping and monitoring the management
of your diabetes.
In most countries the GP (general practitioner, primary care physician, family
doctor) provides this regular care. There are also diabetitians, endocrinologists,
cardiologists, nurses, internists, pediatricians, dietitians, podiatrists,
ophthalmologists, optometrists, sports specialists and many others.
If a diabetes patient is pregnant she should see an obstetrician who specializes in
diabetes (gestational diabetes). There are pediatricians who specialize in caring for
the infants of diabetic mothers.
The aim of diabetes management
The main aim of diabetes management is to keep the following under control:
# Blood glucose levels
# Blood pressure
# Cholesterol levels
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50. High and low blood glucose
The patient will need to make sure his/her blood glucose levels do not fluctuate too
much.
Hypoglycemia - low blood glucose - can have a bad effect on the patient.
Hypoglycemia can cause:
Shakiness
Anxiety
Palpitations, Tachycardia
Feeling hot, sweating
Clamminess
Feeling cold
Hunger
Nausea
Abdominal discomfort
Headache
Numbness, pins and needles
Depression, moodiness
Apathy, Tiredness, Fatigue, Daydreaming
Confusion
Dizziness
Bad coordination, slurred speech
Seizures
Coma
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51. Hyperglycemia - when blood glucose is too high - can also have a bad effect on
the patient. Hyperglycemia can cause:
Polyphagia - frequently hungry
Polydipsia - frequently very thirsty
Polyuria - frequent urination
Blurred vision
Extreme tiredness
Weight loss
Cuts and scrapes will heal slowly and badly
Dry mouth
Dry or itchy skin
Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
Recurrent infections
Kussmaul hyperventilation: deep and rapid breathing
Cardiac arrhythmia
Stupor
Coma
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52. How is diabetes managed? - Self-monitoring of blood glucose
Monitoring your own glucose is done with a Glucose Meter. Self-monitoring is often
called SMBG (self-monitoring of blood glucose). Glucose meters today are small,
battery-operated devices.
A sample of bloodpricking blood
When you want to test for glucose with a glucose meter you need to place a small
sample of your blood on a test strip. Your skin is pricked with a lancet - like a very
fast pin-prick.
These test strips are disposable. You then place the strip in the monitor. The strips
are coated with glucose dehydrogenase or hexokinase that combines with glucose
in blood.
The blood is usually taken from a finger, but some meters allow the use of other
parts of the body to supply the blood sample.
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53. How the meter works
The meter tells you how much glucose is present in your blood. How meters do this
may vary. With some meters a measurement of the amount of electricity that
passes through your blood sample is measured, while others measure the degree
of reflection of light. The glucose level is displayed as a number. In the case of this
picture (below right) the person's glucose level is low. Many of the new meters can
store a series of test results, while others can be connected to your personal
computer to store results, which you can also print out.
How to choose a glucose meter
According to the FDA there are 25 different meters on the market. They are not all
the same. You should bear the following in mind when choosing one:
# Testing speed
# Size
# Memory (ability to store results)
# Price
The newer models have automatic timing, error codes and signals, barcode
readers to help with calibration. Some have spoken instructions for people who are
visually impaired.
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54. Using your meter
Frequency of meter usage varies significantly from patient-to-patient. It is important
that you adhere to the instructions given to you from your health care provider.
Every person with diabetes should be self-monitoring his/her blood glucose - this is
especially so for people who are taking insulin.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), patients with Type 1 should
self-monitor blood glucose at least three times per day.
The ADA says that women with gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
should self-test twice a day.
There is no general recommendation from the ADA regarding frequency of self-
testing for Type 2 patients.
Most patients who do have to self-test will generally have to do so before meals, a
couple of hours after meals, at bedtime, 3.a.m., and whenever signs or symptoms
are felt.
When a patient changes medication testing should be carried out more frequently.
If you have an unusual illness or sudden stress, you should test more frequently.
Knowing how to use your meter
As meters work in different ways you should get training from a diabetes educator.
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55. Using a glucose meter – instructions
# Wash your hands with warm water and soap. Dry completely. You could also
dab or wipe the area with alcohol and then dry completely.
# Use the lancet to prick your fingertip.
# Hold your hand down. Hold your finger at the same time until you see a small
droplet of blood appear.
# Place the blood on the test strip.
# Follow the instructions for placing the test strip and using your meter.
# Keep a record of your result.
Many regulatory authorities, such as the FDA, require that meters and test strips
come with instructions. It is important that you become familiar with these
instructions, which should be included in the User Manual. Some meters give out
an error code if something is wrong. Checking the User Manual will tell you what
the error code means.
In many countries the User Manual will have a toll free number. If you call and
cannot get through call your health care provider or your local emergency room.
Check out the website of the manufacturer. The FDA advises patients to visit the
manufacturer's website regularly for any updates or issues.
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56. How is diabetes managed? Planning your food consumption
Three things will have a major impact on your blood glucose and blood lipids
(cholesterol, triglycerides) levels
1. What you eat 2. How much you eat 3. When you eat
By selecting the right types of foods, as well as appropriate quantities you can
significantly improve your ability to control your blood glucose and blood lipids.
Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center reported in the journal
Diabetes Care (April 2013 issue) that patients with type 2 diabetes who adhere to
the same strict diet required by those who undergo bariatric surgery have similar
reductions in blood glucose levels as those who had the surgery. In other words, if
you have type 2 diabetes and do not undergo bariatric surgery, you will have similar
blood glucose control as those who had the surgery if you stick to their diet.
What does healthy eating mean?
Healthy eating most certainly does not mean you will go hungry and have to spend
much of your life desperately trying to resist temptation. You can still consume the
food you like. All it means is that you will have to be much more aware of how
much carbohydrate, fat and protein you consume each time you eat. You just have
to get the balance right.
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57. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are most abundantly found in fruit, vegetables, yoghurt, sweets,
pasta and bread.
Our body needs carbohydrates; we cannot live without them. When consumed, our
bodies turn the carbohydrate into blood glucose - glucose is needed by our cells for
energy and growth.
If you consume the same amount of carbohydrates each time you eat - especially if
those times are at the same time each day - you will be well on your way towards
controlling your blood glucose.
It is important that you do not skip meals, no matter what your blood glucose
readings indicate. All you will achieve by skipping meals is a more aggressive
fluctuation in your blood glucose levels - something you want to try to avoid.
If your consumption of glucose can follow a regular pattern, it will be easier for you
to balance food with your medicine(s) and physical activity with optimum blood
glucose control.
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58. Variety and moderation
A varied and moderated diet is ideal if you want to enjoy good health. Your
carbohydrate intake should consist of a variety of grains, fruits and vegetables.
They have plenty of fiber - fiber helps control blood glucose.
Remember that brown rice has more fiber than white rice; whole-grain breads have
the most fiber. If you are cooking or baking, opt for whole-wheat or whole grain
flours. Include pulses, such as beans; they are a great source of fiber. Dark green
leafy vegetables and dark yellow ones have a slower release of carbohydrates than
most other vegetables.
Carb, protein and fat mix
According to the Mayo Clinic, your daily intake of calories should consist of:
# Carbohydrates 45% to 65%
# Proteins 15% to 20%
# Fats 20% to 35%
If you adhere to your meal plan for portion sizes and eating times you should eat
the same mix of carbohydrates, proteins and fats each day. Your blood sugar
control will be ideal, as will your weight. The more you vary from your food plan, the
Mayo Clinic informs, the more your blood glucose will fluctuate.
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59. The rewards will be worth it
The ideal eating pattern for a person with diabetes is not really any different from
what a non-diabetic person would do if he/she aimed for optimum health and
fitness. However, the diabetes patient has the added incentive of trying to prevent
complications from developing, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney problems,
vision problems and leg and feet sores.
Foods on offer for a diabetes patient are extensive and varied. You will be able to
plan a wide range of tasty and interesting meals.
The food pyramidfood pyramid
When you talk to your health care professional, diabetes educator or dietician, they
will probably mention the Food Pyramid.
At the base there are foods rich in carbohydrates, such as grains, then there are
fruit and vegetables.
Above are meat, fish, milk and cheese; which are rich in protein. At the top are the
fatty foods.
Almost all diabetes and medical associations say that you should eat more from the
groups at the bottom of the pyramid, and less from those at the top.
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60. It is vital that you talk to an expert about your eating plan. It needs to be tailored
according to your weight, age, which medications you are taking and how
physically active you are (and, if so, when during the day you are likely to be the
most active).
Glycemic index
Not all carbohydrates are the same. The Glycemic Index (GI) describes what effect
certain foods can have on our blood glucose levels. A high GI tends to cause more
blood glucose fluctuations than a low one. Ask your dietician.
- Information on the Glycemic Index from the Canadian Diabetes Association
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61. How is diabetes managed? - physical activity, exercise
Physical activity Is crucial for a person with diabetes
# it helps control your blood glucose
# it helps keep your weight down
# it helps keep your blood pressure down
# it helps raise your HDL (High-density lipoprotein), good cholesterol levels
# it helps lower your LDL (Low-density lipoprotein), bad cholesterol levels
These five benefits have a DIRECT bearing on how successfully you manage your
diabetes. Exercise also has other general health benefits - you sleep better, your
mental state improves, etc.
How much exercise should you do?
Most experts say you should do exercise on at least five days of each week. Each
session should be of moderate-intensity and should not last less than thirty
minutes. The following activities could be classed as of moderate-intensity:
fast walking
swimming
cycling 5-9mph (level terrain, perhaps some slight hills)
dancing
rowing And mowing the lawn
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62. What is moderate-intensity physical activity?
You should experience some increase in your breathing rate
There should be an increase in your heart rate
A Borg Scale perceived exertion of 11 to 14
You should burn 3.5 to 7 calories per minute
You should reach a METs of 3 to 6
What is MET?
MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent. An MET of 1 is when you are sitting down
doing nothing. If you walk slowly your MET may rise to 2 or 2.5. If you walk
normally it will go up to 3, while a brisk walk may bring it to 5. If a wild gorilla
suddenly appeared in the street and started chasing you your desperate sprint
would shoot your MET right up to about 8 or even perhaps 9.
Beginners be careful!
If you have not done exercise for a long time you will need to start with a little light
exercise and build up slowly over time. Each week add a little more time to each
session and/or increase the intensity.
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63. Remember regular exercise is what matters. 5 days of 30 minutes each is great.
One day per week at 150 minutes is not.
You must talk to your health care provider about an exercise plan. He/she may
want to check you over before you start. Certain exercises are not ideal for patients
who suffer from high blood pressure, eye and/or foot problems.
Strength training is also good
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that strength training
exercises are good because they help you build muscle. Strength training usually
involves using weights.
Join a gymweights
There are many gyms today whose staff are experienced and qualified to receive
and train people for various illnesses and conditions. In North America, Western
Europe, Japan and Australasia gyms receive doctors' referrals - doctors send them
to specific gyms as part of their therapy.
Having somebody there to help you along, occasionally to push you along, can be
a great motivator - especially for beginners who may view the whole experience
with apprehension.
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64. Gyms are all-weather; they have equipment which gives you immediate feedback
on how well you are doing - your speed, heart rate, calories burnt per minute/hour,
your progress, etc.
Numerous people prefer gyms because it gives them a feeling of doing something
with others. Do not be afraid of joining one. They are generally welcoming and
members will not be concerned about what you look like or how unfit you may be -
they are there for their health, just like you.
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65. Diabetes treatment – hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is sometimes called insulin reaction. It is when your blood glucose is
too low. Even though you may do all you can to manage your diabetes,
hypoglycemia can happen, and it can and must be treated before it gets worse.
If you remember to check your blood glucose when your doctor tells you to, your
chances of experiencing hypoglycemia are much lower. Also, a low blood glucose
result will tell you that you need to treat it.
If you feel the symptoms of hypoglycemia you should check your blood glucose. If
the reading tells you that your blood glucose is low, you should treat it immediately.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) says that if you feel a hypoglycemic
reaction but cannot check your blood glucose it is better to treat the reaction than
to wait till you can check.
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66. How do I treat hypoglycemia?
You need to raise your blood glucose. The fastest way to do this is to eat some
form of sugar. The ADA advises:
# Take 3 glucose tablets (easily bought)
# 1/2 a cup of fruit juice
# 5 to 6 pieces of hard candy (UK 'sweets')
You should ask your dietitian or health care professional for more advice on what
you could eat to treat hypoglycemia.
Make sure you always carry at least one type of sugar with you so that you are
prepared.
Check blood glucose, treat It and wait 20 minutes
After you have checked your blood glucose and treated the hypoglycemia wait
between 15 to 20 minutes and check your blood glucose again. If your blood
glucose is still low repeat the whole process - eat some glucose, wait about 15-20
minutes and check your blood glucose again.
Remember to stick to your eating times - your regular meals and snacks are vital
for keeping your blood glucose levels as stable as possible. Hypoglycemia can
affect all the organs in your body, especially your brain.
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67. Take hypoglycemia seriously
Hypoglycemia, if not treated quickly gets worse rapidly and the patient will soon
pass out.
A patient who passes out because of hypoglycemia will need immediate treatment -
probably a glucagon injection, or an emergency visit to a hospital.
What does glucagon do?
Glucagon is injected, just like insulin is. However, glucagon raises blood glucose.
You should ask your doctor to make sure you have some.
Hypoglycemia unawareness
It is possible, and not very unusual, for a person to pass out and never have
noticed they had been suffering from hypoglycemia. This is known as hypoglycemia
unawareness. The patient's blood glucose drops and he/she is not aware of it.
Hypoglycemia unawareness is more common among patients who have lived with
diabetes for a long time, those with nerve damage (neuropathy), patients on
medication for hypertension (high blood pressure) and those on tight glucose
control.
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68. Hypoglycemia symptoms
Tingling sensation around the mouth
Lightheadedness, dizziness
Sweats
Trembling, shakiness
Headache
Pallid skin (you go pale)
Irritability, moodiness, you might become tearful
Seizure (you have a fit, spasm)
Absent mindedness
Confusion
Clumsiness
Strong desire to eat
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69. Diabetes treatment – hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia is when your blood glucose is too high; it is the opposite of
hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia needs to be treated immediately as it is a major
cause of complications among people with diabetes.
Hyperglycemia happens when there is no insulin in the blood, not enough insulin in
the blood, or the insulin in the blood is not working properly.
The main reason for hyperglycemia for a patient who is being treated for diabetes
type 1 is that he/she has not given himself enough insulin. For a type 2 diabetic it
could be the same reason, but also his/her insulin is less effective than it should
be.
For a patient with diabetes, overeating can bring on hyperglycemia, as can too little
exercise on a given day. Mental stress can also bring it on. Remember that your
body's supply of insulin is determined by how much you give yourself, and when.
For a person who does not have diabetes his/her body will respond automatically
with appropriate quantities of insulin.
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70. Symptoms of hyperglycemia
High blood glucose
High levels of sugar in the urine
Very hungry, hungry often (polyphagia)
Excessive thirst, frequent thirst (polydipsia)
Excessive and frequent urination (polyuria)
Blurred vision - Weight loss
Wounds and cuts heal poorly
Dry mouth
Cardiac arrhythmia
Deep and rapid breathing (kussmaul hyperventilation)
Impotence (erectile dysfunction)
Itchy and/or dry skin
Tiredness
Stupor
Coma
Good diabetes management is crucial
Your doctor will tell you what your glucose levels should be and how often you
should check it. If you stick to good diabetes management practices your chances
of experiencing hyperglycemia are significantly reduced.
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71. Ketoacidosis
As soon as you detect hyperglycemia, treat it immediately. People who experience
hyperglycemia and do not treat it run a significantly high risk of going into diabetic
coma (ketoacidosis).
Ketoacidosis happens when there is not enough insulin in your blood. Remember
that without the insulin your cells cannot get the vital fuel (energy) they need. Your
body starts breaking down fats to get its energy. This process of breaking down fats
produces ketones - waste products. Large amounts of ketones are bad for you.
Excess ketones in your blood will result in frequent urination as your body tries to
eliminate it. However, it eventually becomes a losing battle, with the build up of
ketones happening faster than their elimination through urination.
Symptoms of ketoacidosis are:
your breath smells fruity
nausea and sometimes vomiting
your mouth is extremely dry
you are short of breath
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72. Treating hyperglycemia
The American Diabetes Association says exercising can help lower blood glucose
levels. If your blood glucose is above 240mg/dl. Check your urine for ketones and
do not exercise if there are ketones present as this will raise your blood glucose
levels even more!
Reducing your food intake will also help lower your blood glucose. It is important
that you stick to your meal plan, which should be worked out with a dietitian or
health care professional.
Ask your doctor for the best way to lower blood glucose levels.
If none of the measures mentioned above manages to lower your blood glucose it
is possible that your medication may have to be re-scheduled. Your insulin and
medication doses may need to be altered, as might their timing (when you have
them).
Remember that good diabetes management helps reduce the incidence of
hyperglycemia. Learn to detect hyperglycemia quickly so that you can treat it early
on.
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73. Diabetes treatment - taking insulin
You cannot take insulin as a pill. If you did, the moment it got to your stomach it
would be digested and would never get into your bloodstream.
You have to inject insulin into the fat just under your skin - from there it will get to
your bloodstream.
There are many types of insulin. According to the American Diabetes Association
(ADA) there are over 20 types of insulin in the American market. They work in
different ways, they are made differently, and they vary in price.
Insulin is most commonly made in laboratories today. It can also come from
animals, mainly pigs.
Rapid-acting insulin
This type of human insulin starts to work within five minutes of being injected and
peaks after about one hour. It continues to be active for 2 to 4 hours. Examples of
rapid-acting insulin are lispro marketed by Eli Lilly, insulin aspart marketed by Novo
Nordisk, or insulin glulisine marketed by sanofi-aventis.
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74. Short-acting insulin
Also known as Regular (acting) insulin. This type of human insulin reaches your
bloodstream approximately 30 minutes after you inject it, and peaks from 2 to 3
hours after injection. It is effective for 3 to 6 hours.
Intermediate-acting insulin
This human insulin takes from 2 to 4 hours to reach the bloodstream after injection.
It peaks at 4 to 12 hours. It is effective for approximately 12 to 18 hours.
Long-acting insulin
This insulin gets into your bloodstream about 6 to 10 hours after you inject it. It is
effective for 20 to 24 hours. This type of insulin is also known as ultralente.
Pre-mixed insulin
Some patients have to mix two different types of insulin. If they find that difficult
they can have the insulin pre-mixed. This is especially useful for people who are
visually impaired.
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75. Allergic reaction to insulin additives
The insulin a diabetic takes has additives to keep it free of bacteria and to tweak its
time of action. Some patients may have an allergic reaction to some additives
found in intermediate and long-acting insulins - however, this is very rare.
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76. Diabetes treatment - insulin pump
Insulin pumps are mostly used by people with Diabetes Type 1. However, more and
more people with Type 2 are starting to use them.
Users say that the pump allows them to get the treatment to adapt to them, instead
of the other way round as is the case with insulin injections.
An Insulin Pump really can help you maintain your blood glucose levels with
specific parameters.
Delivers short acting insulin all day and night
The pump delivers short (rapid) acting insulin, around the clock, through a catheter
placed under your skin. It separates your insulin dosage into the basal rate and the
bolus dose.
Basal insulin
This is your normal level of blood insulin when you have not eaten or when you are
asleep. Basal insulin is delivered constantly throughout the day and night. It is
possible to set the pump so that amounts vary, depending on what time of day and
night it is.
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77. Bolus (extra)
When you eat your blood will need more insulin. You press buttons on the insulin
pump which will give you a bolus - additional insulin. The bolus covers your
increased insulin requirement because you have consumed carbohydrate.
If your blood glucose is too high you can take a bolus to bring it back down again.
Where do you have (wear) it?
Most people simply attach the pump to their belt or waistband using a clip or case.
You can also keep it in your pocket.
If you are wearing a dress you could attach it to your arm or leg under your clothes.
insulin pump
When sleeping many people place the pump next to them on the bed, place it
under the pillow or attach it to their clothing.
Pump manufacturers say the pump is very rugged and will withstand being dropped
on the floor or the occasional soaking. However, you should try to avoid that from
happening.
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78. Advantages of an insulin pump
No more injections
The pump is more accurate
They improve A1C
Blood glucose levels fluctuate less badly
Easier diabetes management
More leeway on your eating times
More leeway on what you eat
You can exercise without eating loads of carbs
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79. Treatment for Diabetes
Free Of Diabetes Today 2015 - New Killer Video
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Inverser Son Diabete Maintenant : French Of Manage Diabetes Today
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Reverse Type 2 Diabetes. The Original Bestseller! Up To 90% Comms!
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Diabetes + Diabetic Neuropathy Ebooks
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Treat Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - Blue Heron Health News
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The Big Diabetes Lie - Brand New Diabetes Offer
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