Diabetes Slideshow with basic information.

1. Diabetes
YOUR GUIDE TO DIABETES:
TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2
A Presentation By: Choya Adkins

2. Description of Diabetes
When you eat, your body breaks food
down into glucose. Glucose is a
type of sugar that is
your body’s
main source
of energy.

3. Description of Diabetes
As blood glucose rises, the
body sends a signal to
the pancreas, which
releases insulin.

4. Description of Diabetes
Acting as a key, insulin binds
to a place on the cell wall (an
insulin receptor), unlocking the
cell so glucose can pass into it.
There, most of the glucose is
used for energy right away.

5. Description of Diabetes
As blood glucose rises, the
body sends a signal to
the pancreas, which
releases insulin.

6. There are 2 Main Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
▪ Is an immune disorder in which the
body attacks and destroys insulin-
producing beta cells in the pancreas.
▪ People with type 1 must take insulin
in order to survive
▪ Most common ages effected are 5
to 25 years old. Although rarely it
can effect at any age.
▪ Commonly referred to as Juvenile-
onset Diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes
▪ Is a disorder in which either the body
does not produce enough insulin, or
the cells ignore the insulin.
▪ Can usually be treated with
medication and/or diet changes.
▪ Appears to be related to aging,
sedentary life-style, genetic
influence, but mostly obesity.
▪ Commonly referred to as adult-onset
diabetes.

7. The Most Common Diabetes Symptoms
Include:
▪ Extreme thirst
▪ Frequent urination
▪ Lethargy / drowsiness
▪ Breath odor (fruity, sweet
or wine-like)
▪ Sugar in urine
▪ Sudden vision changes,
blurred vision
▪ Increased appetite,
constant hunger
▪ Sudden weight loss
▪ Heavy, labored breathing
▪ Vomiting, often mistaken
for a case of
gastroenteritis
▪ Stupor / unconsciousness
(diabetic ketoacidosis –
DKA)

8. Chronic Complications of Diabetes
▪ If you have Diabetes, your blood
glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too
high.
▪ Over time, this can cause problems with
other body functions, such as :
▪ your Kidneys
▪ Nerves
▪ Feet
▪ Eyes
▪ Other long-term complications of
diabetes include:
▪ Skin problems,
▪ Digestive problems,
▪ Sexual dysfunction
▪ Problems with your teeth and gums
▪ Having diabetes can also put you at a
higher risk for heart disease and bone
and joint disorders.
Blindness Stroke
Heart Attack
Kidney Disease
Nerve Damage or
Amputation
Loss of
circulation in
arms and
legs

9. ▪ Monitor Blood Sugar Levels
▪ Self testing at home.
▪ Regular visits with your doctor.
▪ Medications and/or Insulin Injections
▪ Depending on the type of Diabetes your treatment
may vary.
▪ Type 1 always includes insulin injections
▪ Daily Exercise
▪ Reducing your weight significantly helps you
manage the sugar levels in your body.
▪ Rigorous activity helps your body burn sugar and
promotes blood flow.
▪ Watch Your Diet
▪ a diet low in fat and with plenty of fruit and
vegetables.
▪ Avoiding foods high in sugar.
Common Treatments of
Diabetes
Although there is no
cure for diabetes, there
are ways to prevent
more severe
complications.

10. Sources
 Websites
 http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disea
se/type-2-diabetes
 http://www.diabeticcareservices.com/diabetes-
education/types-of-diabetes
 http://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/A
bout-diabetes/Diabetes-type-2-20120721
 Clip art
 http://office.microsoft.com
 Literature
 Kelly, Pat (2003) Coping with Diabetes
 Unger, Jeff M.D. (2007) Diabetes Management
in Primary Care
 Diabetes literature from Appalachian Regional
Healthcare (ARH)
 Sounds
 http://soundbible.com