{"id":1461,"date":"2025-07-08T08:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/diabetes\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T19:11:51","slug":"how-is-diabetes-managed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/diabetes\/how-is-diabetes-managed\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Diabetes Managed?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes Managed<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes is one of the most costly and burdensome chronic diseases of our time, and is a condition that is increasing in epidemic proportions around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

The complications resulting from the diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are associated with the failure of various organs such as the brain, heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetics are also at a significantly higher risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke, and they have a greater likelihood of having hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dyslipidemia<\/strong> is an abnormal amount of lipids (e.g., triglycerides, cholesterol, and\/or fat phospholipids) in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). ASCVD includes coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral artery disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the types of Diabetes?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Diabetes Mellitus<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Insulin-dependent Juvenile Diabetes (IDDM-Type I) in which the body is unable to produce insulin\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non-Insulin Dependent Adult Onset Diabetes (NIDDM-Type II) in which the pancreas produces insulin, but it is insufficient for reducing the blood glucose to normal levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the common symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Excessive Thirst<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Frequent urination<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Unexplained weight loss<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Irritability<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Weakness<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Fatigue<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the common symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Loss of weight<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Numbness in hands or feet.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Uncontrolled infections<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Pain in the limbs<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inflammatory chest infections<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Dimness of vision contrast<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Excessive thirst<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Body weakness<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the different tests for Diabetes?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Urine Test: Some chemicals are added to a few drops of urine. Color change indicates the presence of glucose in urine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blood Test: In this, blood is taken to test the glucose level. This is a more accurate test to confirm diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which parts of my body are affected by Diabetes?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Blood Vessels: A higher level of glucose can cause damage to the blood vessels. As a result of this, most diabetic complications occur in blood vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heart: Diabetes affects the heart by increasing the amount of fat in blood and increasing the amount of a naturally occurring amino acid found in blood plasma.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kidney: In diabetes, because of increased levels of glucose, kidneys have to do extra work to retain essential substances and separate waste products to produce urine.<\/span><\/p>\n

This affects the small blood vessels and their capacity to filter. After many years of work, it leads to kidney failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eyes: Diabetes affects the blood vessels of the eyes. Damage to these blood vessels leads to eye problems like Damage to the retina, Cataract, or total loss of vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Foot: Damage to blood vessels reduces blood flow to the feet and increases the risk of developing foot ulcers and infections.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nerves: High glucose levels for a long time damage nerves. Nerve damage reduces sensation in some parts of the body, which may lead to Numbness and tingling, Fainting, and dizziness<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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