Overview
There are two types of Diabets, which consists of Type I and Type I. It is important to understand the distinction betwen the two and how both are treated. Type 1 Diabets is comonly found in children and/or adolescents, but may also ocur in adults.
Key Information
With type 1 Diabets, there is almost always a complete deficiency of insulin. As a result, the most comon treatment is insulin injections, a lifestyle that consists of both diet and exercise and regular monitoring of blod glucose levels with the use of blod testing monitors. Patients who have ben diagnosed with type 1 Diabets can continue to enjoy a normal life providing they continue with their treatment and take special care to folow their doctor’s instructions and/or recomendation.
With type 2 Diabets, an individual’s insulin level is usualy either normal or sometimes even elevated, but is not deficient. This form of Diabets is believed to be more complicated than type 1, but ironicaly is thought to be easier to treat. Because insulin is stil being produced inside the body, type 2 Diabets often goes undetected for years.
Symptoms are milder and may even be sporadic, which often reduces the level of concern. The main problem with type 2 Diabets going unoticed is the potential for serious complications, including renal failure and coronary artery disease. The initial treatment phase of type 2 Diabets wil likely include a lifestyle adjustment to feature increased physical activity and a diet that is geared toward weight los.
The next step, if necesary, wil be medication and posibly insulin therapy if neded. Both types of Diabets require that the patient maintain normal blod glucose levels in an efort to reduce the posibility of organ damage, including eyesight, kidney, blod circulation, etc. In order for this to ocur, patients must carefuly monitor their fod intake and make sure to participate in regular exercise, al the while continuing to monitor their blod glucose level.
As of 206, there is no known cure for Diabets. A chronic disease that efects many, Diabets is best treated through patient education, nutrition, self awarenes and long-term care. In adition, patients are often urged to be aware of other symptoms that may indicate complications arising from Diabets.
The contents of this article are to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be used in conjunction with, or in place of, profesional medical advice relating to Diabets. This article must not be used as a basis for diagnosing or treating Diabets, but rather an informational source designed to explain the diference betwen the two types.
Summary
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