Diabetes can afflict anyone of any age. It usually happens when the body does not properly use or produce insulin resulting in too much sugar in their blood. There are 3 main types of diabetes and they are Diabetes type 1, Diabetes type 2 and gestational diabetes.

The symptoms for diabetes type 1, caused by an auto immune disease, develop over a short period although it is important to take note that the beta cell destruction had already begun years earlier. An auto immune disease happens when a persons immune system (the bodies system for fighting infection) turns against a part of the body. Diabetes type 1 is also known as insulin dependent diabetes due to total or near total lack of insulin in the body.

The symptoms for diabetes type 2 develop gradually. About 95% of those who have diabetes are inflicted with diabetes type 2, making it the most common form of diabetes. It is mostly associated with those who have weight problems (obesity), older age (above 45 years), genetics (family history of diabetes), not enough exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood levels of triglycerides and certain ethnics groups. Of these, more than 80% of those diagnosed are overweight. While diabetes type 1 afflicts those in childhood or adolescence, diabetes type 2 usually afflicts those more mature of age.

Another form of diabetes called Gestational diabetes inflicts some women during her pregnancy, even though she does not have diabetes before. This is because of the high blood glucose that develops at any period during her pregnancy. It was also found that nearly 40% of women who have diabetes during their pregnancy usually will develop diabetes type 2. This normally happens gradually between 5-10 years after giving birth.

The signs for diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2 are quite similar. Excessive urination, sudden weight loss, fatigue, constant thirst, nausea, frequent infections wounds and sores heals unusually slow.

Research shows that more than 20 million CHILDREN in the United States have diabetes. While millions of adults have been diagnosed, millions more are unaware that they have the disease, an estimated 6.5 million to be exact. More than 60% of deaths among those with diabetes are due to stroke and heart problems, hence, making this disease under reported as the cause of death on death certificates.

With so much unhealthy food available at every corner and easy access, it is no wonder that obesity is becoming a major issue. An estimated 80%-90% of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight. Studies found abnormal levels of cholesterol as well as similar fatty substances, circulating in the blood in more than 40% of people with diabetes. This increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Education is very important in order to stop the spread of diabetes, whatever form or types. It is crucial for diabetics to learn and practice healthy diets and exercise.

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