Diabetes Mellitus
By: Tania IvanovichTotal Views: 277, Word Count: 465,
Diabetes mellitus is a condition of a raised level of glucose in the blood due to the non-production of insulin or disruption in the body cells to respond to the sugar level in the body. The diabetes syndrome is affected by the overproduction or underproduction of this insulin which is secreted by the beta cells of the tail of pancreas. This is an endocrine gland which releases the hormone directly into the blood. The state of diabetes mellitus is the result of damage or obstruction in the function of this hormone in the body. On the basis of production and reception and capability of body cells, diabetes mellitus is divided into two parts by the science:
Type-1 diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes: This kind of diabetes mellitus is generated when the incapability of beta cells in the pancreatic gland is unable to produce insulin or release very less amount of insulin into the bloodstream. The hormone, insulin is responsible for the transfer of glucose to body cells, it further aids in the conversion of glucose into energy, thus, speeding up the rate of metabolism and food accumulation in the body. This disease is an autoimmune system in which the immune system of the body kills or paralysis the beta cells which produces insulin hormone.
Type-2 Diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes: This is an adult form of diabetes which develops in people over the age of 40. In this type of diabetes mellitus, the beta cells are producing sufficient insulin but the body cells are unable to attach with the insulin hormone which carries glucose. This condition is also known by the name of insulin resistant state. Excessive rise (1,000mg/dL) in the sugar level due to this disease occurs when the patient has consumed drugs or some type of infection has attacked the patient. This leads to drowsiness, mental confusion and in extreme case nonketotic hyperglycemic-hyperrosmolar coma.
Gestational diabetes: This disease is found in pregnant women due to the insufficient production and release of insulin hormone into the bloodstream. It may continue or diminish depending on the diet chart and exercise regime of the mother. This results in the increase in the level of sugar in the blood of the pregnant women when the cells of the expecting mother cease responding to the directions of insulin hormone. This is fatal to the mental and physical development of the fetus if the glucose reaches the baby through placenta.
Diabetes mellitus is a disease which is existent in an incurable form but can be prevented and balanced with the aid of a medical professional, exercise, right and adequate diet and environment. Though the disease has some hereditary characters too but if the subject reads self help guides and follow the quantitative chart, this disease can be fought easily.
About the Author
Tania Ivanovich is a physician working against the fatal effects of diabetes on the patients of type-1 or type-2 diabetes. She personally administers the cases of gestational diabetes in women. Her method is inclusive of the program including effective medication and control diet plan. Extracted from her effective diet and exercise chart a new book has been launched in the market: “How To Play The Diabetes Game To Win”
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