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Insulin and diabetes

The diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot automatically regulate the glucose content in the blood, and results in too much glucose in blood. Insulin is a very important hormone which is necessary to transform starch, sugar and any other food in to energy which we need for our daily life. The cause of the diabetes is unknown. Some genetic and environmental factors seem to increase the probability of the disease. Those who are obese and those who lack exercise have the possibility of getting diabetes. The diabetes is a chronic disease which affects million of people in the world.

The principal types of diabetes are type 1diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes. The diabetes of the type 1 occurs when the body does not produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not employ insulin correctly. Pregnant women who have high content of sugar in their blood during the pregnancy have the gestational diabetes. Those with pre-diabetes have higher rates of sugar in their blood, but they are at a stage closer to type 2 diabetes.

The common symptoms of the diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, sudden loss of weight, sudden change of vision, extreme hunger, tinkling or numbness in the hands or feet, wounds which are taking much time to cure and more infections than usual and very dry skin. The diabetics can have part of these symptoms or all.

The insulin resistance can occur a long time before the beginning of type 2 diabetes. The insulin resistance is an important marker of risk of diabetes. Insulin resistance can be avoided the by following a healthy diet, weight loss and regular exercise. Researches had revealed that the insulin resistance and the dysfunction of AY-cells are principal factors implied in the development of the diabetes. Some scientists think that a defect in specific genes can also cause the insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

The diabetes is a serious disease which can cause the renal failure, amputation and blindness. The diabetes is divided into two principal groups. The diabetes is a total problem growing to devastate the social and economic impact. But the alarming truth is that the diabetes is reversible. The first stage in controlling the diabetes is to take care of the health.

The beta cells in the pancreas make the hormone, insulin. After having the food, beta cells release insulin to help the body to use or to store the glucose in the blood. People having the type 1diabetes the pancreas does not make any more insulin. The beta cells were destroyed and they need the insulin projectiles to employ the glucose from the meals. In case of type 2 diabetes, the insulin is produced, but their bodies do not respond. Those who are having the type 2 diabetes, the insulin projectiles or diabetes pills are needed to help their bodies to use glucose for energy. Insulin must be injected into the fat under your skin so that it enters your blood.

The treatment of diabetes includes certain particular individual-treatments like having good and healthy diet, regular exercise, reducing excessive weight etc. Healthy diet involves having more fruits, vegetables and grains and much care should be taken in consuming high nutrition and low fat foods. Avoid taking too much candy products and meat. Get suggestions from any dietician regarding the diet plan.

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