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Last Updated: Oct 6, 2009 - 12:07:30 PM |
Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
People develop type 2 diabetes because the cells in the muscles, liver, and fat do not use insulin properly. Eventually, the pancreas cannot make enough insulin for the body’s needs. As a result, the amount of glucose in the blood increases while the cells are starved of energy. Over the years, high blood glucose damages nerves and blood vessels, leading to complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, nerve problems, gum infections, and amputation.
Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Diabetes
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health, defines complementary and alternative medicine as a "group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine." Complementary medicine is used with conventional therapy, whereas alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.
Depression and Diabetes
Depression can strike anyone, but people with diabetes, a serious disorder that afflicts an estimated 16 million Americans,1 may be at greater risk. In addition, individuals with depression may be at greater risk for developing diabetes. Treatment for depression helps people manage symptoms of both diseases, thus improving the quality of their lives.
Diabetes Dictionary: A
a skin condition characterized by darkened skin patches; common in people whose body is not responding correctly to the insulin that they make in their pancreas (insulin resistance). This skin condition is also seen in people who have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Dictionary: w
wound care:
steps taken to ensure that a wound such as a foot ulcer heals correctly. People with diabetes need to take special precautions so wounds do not become infected.
Diabetes Dictionary:B
a type of damage to the retina of the eye marked by bleeding, fluid accumulation, and abnormal dilation of the blood vessels. Background retinopathy is an early stage of diabetic retinopathy. Also called simple or nonproliferative (non-pro-LIF-er-uh-tiv) retinopathy.
Diabetes Dictionary:C
a small area of skin, usually on the foot, that has become thick and hard from rubbing or pressure.
Diabetes Dictionary:D
the loss of too much body fluid through frequent urinating, sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting.
Diabetes Dictionary:E
swelling caused by excess fluid in the body.
Diabetes Dictionary:F
a check of a person's blood glucose level after the person has not eaten for 8 to 12 hours (usually overnight). This test is used to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes. It is also used to monitor people with diabetes.
Diabetes Dictionary:G
the death of body tissue, most often caused by a lack of blood flow and infection. It can lead to amputation.
Diabetes Dictionary:H
a fat found in the blood that takes extra cholesterol from the blood to the liver for removal. Sometimes called "good" cholesterol.
Diabetes Dictionary:I
a drug that suppresses the natural immune responses. Immunosuppressants are given to transplant patients to prevent organ rejection or to patients with autoimmune diseases.
Diabetes Dictionary:J
a device that uses high pressure instead of a needle to propel insulin through the skin and into the body.
Diabetes Dictionary:K
the two bean-shaped organs that filter wastes from the blood and form urine. The kidneys are located near the middle of the back. They send urine to the bladder.
Diabetes Dictionary:L
a spring-loaded device used to prick the skin with a small needle to obtain a drop of blood for blood glucose monitoring.
Diabetes Dictionary:M
disease of the large blood vessels, such as those found in the heart. Lipids and blood clots build up in the large blood vessels and can cause atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
Diabetes Dictionary:N
an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood glucose levels by helping the pancreas make more insulin right after meals. Belongs to the class of medicines called D-phenylalanine derivatives. (Brand name: Starlix.)
Diabetes Dictionary:O
a condition in which a greater than normal amount of fat is in the body; more severe than overweight; having a body mass index of 30 or more.
Diabetes Dictionary:P
an organ that makes insulin and enzymes for digestion. The pancreas is located behind the lower part of the stomach and is about the size of a hand.
Diabetes Dictionary:R
a type of insulin that starts to lower blood glucose within 5 to 10 minutes after injection and has its strongest effect 30 minutes to 3 hours after injection, depending on the type used. See aspart insulin and lispro insulin.
Diabetes Dictionary:S
a container for disposal of used needles and syringes; often made of hard plastic so that needles cannot poke through.
Diabetes Dictionary:T
a diabetes treatment approach in which medical care is provided by a team of health care professionals including a doctor, a dietitian, a nurse, a diabetes educator, and others. The team act as advisers to the person with diabetes.
Diabetes Dictionary:U
long-acting insulin. On average, ultralente insulin starts to lower blood glucose within 4 to 6 hours after injection. It has its strongest effect 10 to 18 hours after injection but keeps working 24 to 28 hours after injection. Also called U insulin.
Diabetes Dictionary:V
a type of insulin that starts to lower blood glucose within 1 hour after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours after injection. See glargine insulin.
Diabetes Dictionary:X
xylitol (ZY-lih-tall):
a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum
Diabetes in Men
Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar) for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas makes insulin, which helps sugar get into the cells. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn¡¯t make enough insulin or can¡¯t use the insulin it does make. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. Over the years, high blood sugar leads to problems like heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, nerve problems, gum infections, and amputations.
Diabetes, Causes and Prevention
Diabetes is a serious, life-long disease. It cannot be cured, but careful control of blood sugar can prevent or delay the complications of this disease. A great deal of research is underway to find out exactly what causes diabetes and how to prevent it.
History of Gestational Diabetes Raises Lifelong Diabetes Risk in Mother and Child
It’s Never Too Early to Prevent Diabetes, the latest diabetes prevention campaign message by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), is spreading the word about the risk for type 2 diabetes faced by women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their offspring.
How can I tell if I am likely to develop diabetes in the future?
Certain traits increase your chances of getting type 2 diabetes within five years12 of having your baby. If you have one or more of the following, you should talk to your health care provider about type 2 diabetes
How can I tell if I am likely to develop diabetes in the future?
Certain traits increase your chances of getting type 2 diabetes within five years12 of having your baby. If you have one or more of the following, you should talk to your health care provider about type 2 diabetes
Kidney Disease of Diabetes
Each year in the United States, more than 100,000 people are diagnosed with kidney failure, a serious condition in which the kidneys fail to rid the body of wastes. Kidney failure is the final stage of kidney disease, also known as nephropathy.
Pregnancy, Diabetes, and Women's Health
Becoming Pregnant When You Have Diabetes
Protecting Your Baby and Yourself
Having Diabetes During Pregnancy
Controlling Diabetes for Women¡¯s Health
Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Feet and Skin Healthy
Too much glucose (sugar) in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems. This high blood glucose (also called blood sugar) can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys. Heart and blood vessel disease can lead to heart attacks and strokes. You can do a lot to prevent or slow down diabetes problems.
Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Too much glucose (sugar) in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems. This high blood glucose (also called blood sugar) can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys. Heart and blood vessel disease can lead to heart attacks and strokes. You can do a lot to prevent or slow down diabetes problems.
Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Too much glucose (sugar) in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems. This high blood glucose (also called blood sugar) can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys. Heart and blood vessel disease can lead to heart attacks and strokes. You can do a lot to prevent or slow down diabetes problems.
The 7 Principles for Controlling Your Diabetes for Life
Principle 1: Find Out What Type of Diabetes You Have
Principle 2: Get Regular Care for Your Diabetes
Principle 3: Learn How To Control Your Diabetes
Principle 4: Treat High Blood Sugar
Principle 5: Monitor Your Blood Sugar Level
Principle 6: Prevent and Diagnose Long-Term Diabetes
Principle 7: Get Checked for Long-Term Problems and Treat
What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes
Gestational (jes-TAY-shun-ul) diabetes is diabetes that is found for the first time when a woman is pregnant. Out of every 100 pregnant women in the United States, three to eight get gestational diabetes. Diabetes means that your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) is too high. Your body uses glucose for energy. But too much glucose in your blood can be harmful. When you are pregnant, too much glucose is not good for your baby.
What is Diabetes
If you have diabetes, your body cannot make or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps control the sugar, or glucose, in your blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for your body.
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes (pronounced jess-TAY-shun-ul die-uh-BEET-eez) is one of the most common health problems for pregnant women. It affects about 5 percent1 of all pregnancies, which means there are about 200,000 cases each year. If not treated, gestational diabetes can cause health problems for mother and fetus.
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