Types of Diabetes and Their Symptoms

Diabetes is a disease in which the body is unable to produce the right amount of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas to that helps the cells in our body to use the sugar in food. When it is unable to produce the hormone our bodies will have too much sugar in our cells and thus will have less energy to help us function on a daily basis. There are three main types of diabetes; type 1, type 2, and gestational.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is defined as an autoimmune disease. This means that immune system in the body that is usually used to fight off infections will actually turn against parts of the body that are under attack. Type 1 diabetes causes the immune system to attack the beta cells that are producing insulin in the pancreas and will destroy them. Anyone diagnosed with type 1 diabetes must take insulin everyday to survive.

Symptoms Of Type 1 Diabetes

-Urination

-Weight loss

-Thirst

-Constant Hunger

-Extreme Fatigue

-Blurred vision

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. Obesity, old age, no exercise, and family genetics are usually the common factors associated with the disease. When diagnosed the pancreas is producing enough insulin – but the body is not able to properly use it. This condition is referred to as insulin resistance.

Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes

-Nausea

-Fatigue

-Urination

-Weight loss

-Thirst

-Blurred vision

-Many infections

-Wounds and sores heal slowly

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a form of the disease that only woman who are pregnant can be diagnosed with. This disease strikes pregnant woman whose blood sugar levels are high during the pregnancy. This form of the disease begins when the woman’s body is not able to produce enough insulin that it will need for the term of the pregnancy. It will usually disappear after the baby has been born. However, the woman is now at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes Symptoms

-Excessive weight gain

-Excessive hunger

-Excessive thirst

-Excessive urination

-Recurring vaginal infections

(some women may not have any symptoms)

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