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| Juvenile Diabetes and Type 2 diabetes - the signs and symptoms to look for. |
Signs and Symptoms of Juvenile and Type 2 Diabetes
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Articles: Signs & Symptoms of Juvenile and Type 2 diabetes How Food Affects Your Blood Sugar (Glocuse). Monitoring and Controlling Your Diabetes Recommended: |
There are millions of people who have diabetes and don't know it. Do you have any of the signs and symptoms of diabetes? Diabetes is a serious disease and if you have any of the symptoms it should not be ignored. With correct treatment (medication, proper diet and exercise) you can live a long and happy life. To do this you must take the first step and let your doctor know what symptoms you might have. Below you will find some hard facts about diabetes and what diabetes is. This is a disease that strikes the old and the young. Juvenile diabetes is becoming more prevelent and more and more children are being diagnosed. If you notice any of these symptoms in your children do not hesitate to tell their physician of your concerns. What is Diabetes? If you have diabetes, your body can't make or use insulin. Insulin helps change sugar into energy to keep you alive. There are different kinds of diabetes. The main ones are type 1 and type 2. Type 1 Diabetes - Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms you may have:
Type 2 Diabetes This type of diabetes is ususally found in people over the age of
45. They are typically overwieght, have a history of diabetes in
their family, don not exercise and may have problems with their
cholesterol. It is prevalent in such ethnic groups as blacks and
hispanics. Pregnant women sometimes have gestational diabetes.
In this type of diabetes the body cannot make enough insulin or properly
use it. It can be treated with pills or insulin
injections. Diet and exercise is also helpful in
treatment. Symptoms you may have:
Know that you know what diabetes is and the prevalence of both type 2 diabetes and juvenile diabetes ,you have taken the first step. You have now armed yourself with knowledge. It is know up to you to follow through for the sake of your health or the health of your children. Contact your physician. Follow through with the treatment plan he prescribes for you or your child. Change your eating habits. Be aware that healthy food can also be tasty food. Monitor your glucose level and be aware of what foods tend to raise your levels. Visit Big Mama's section on diabetic cooking for kids. These meals are designed with children in mind and are delicious and fun to eat. With the right attitude, treatment plan, exercise and healthy eating you or your child can be on your way to a long and healthy life.
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