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Ogechi Uwaoma
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How To Easily Manage Diabetes
Diabetes: A chronic disease where the body can't produce enough insulin( an hormone which regulates blood sugar level) or use it effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels.
Types:
1. Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune disease where the body attacks insulin-producing cells.
2. Type 2 Diabetes: A metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion.
3. Gestational Diabetes: Diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Symptoms:
1. Increased Thirst: High blood sugar levels cause dehydration.
2. Fatigue: High blood sugar levels can make you feel weak and tired.
3. Blurred Vision: High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the eyes.
Complications:
1. Heart Disease: High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and increase heart disease risk.
2. Kidney Damage: Diabetes can damage kidneys and increase kidney failure risk.
3. Nerve Damage: High blood sugar levels can damage nerves, causing numbness and pain.
4. Vision Loss: Diabetes can cause blindness if left untreated.
Management:
1. Medications: Oral meds or insulin therapy to control blood sugar.
2. Lifestyle Changes: Healthy diet, exercise, and weight management.
3. Monitoring: Regular blood sugar checks to adjust treatment plans.
Please take very good care of your health and also make it your No.1 priority.
