Treatment For Diabetes
By: Tania IvanovichTotal Views: 153, Word Count: 623,
Treatment for diabetes is a three tier system curing exclusively the three primary manifestations of the disease. The treatment is based on a comprehensive method of dealing with diseases as the nature of the treatment employed keeps dangling between the natural and the medical, depending on the gravity of the disease type. The approach of the treatment initiates with an exercise and diet control plan for each sub-type of the disease. Advanced treatments are required when mere physical exercise is unable to cope up with the magnitude of the disease.
Treatment for type-1 or insulin dependent diabetes: This disease is the result of non-production of insulin hormone by the beta cells of pancreatic gland which increases the content of glucose in blood and urine.
- Insulin injections: This species of diabetes is regulated with the adequate supply of insulin hormone to metabolize glucose released in the body. Injections become a necessity as the enzymes in the stomach are incapable to digest the tablets. The tool required to inject insulin is syringe or a pen. The requirement of insulin injections vary from 2 to 4 injections per-day.
- Supply of insulin through pumps: The pump is a devise of a size of a pack of cards, supplying insulin when the needle is inserted into the stomach, hips, buttocks or arms. Regular monitoring of glucose level is required for healthy utilization of oral insulin into the body. This can serve the purpose of children, teenagers and adults.
- Insulin jet system: It supplies insulin with the aid of a nozzle into the stomach or arms. The rate of traveling of insulin is very high in this technique of treatment.
Treatment of type-2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes: This disease is the direct outcome of a state set in body which resists the conversion of glucose into energy, although the insulin supply is sufficient. Drugs to be prescribed are:
- Weight loss and maintenance: This is the prerequisite for the regulation and control of type-2 diabetes. Increase in body mass and obesity are the contributory factors of this disease. This is done with the aid of a health team or a self help guide.
- Medications: The drugs prescribed which increases the supply of insulin into the bloodstream and gradually reduces the detachment of cells with insulin hormone. Listed in an ascending order, the following drugs decrease the production of glucose by the liver:
- Biguanide: This drug in approved by the FDA in the year 1994.
- Glucophange
- Metformin
Drugs which increase the affinity of cells with insulin are:
- Pioglitazone
- Rosiglitazone
- Thiazolidinediones
Gestational diabetes: This is a temporary state of elevation in the glucose content in the body which affects the mother and her child in a long term if not controlled. Treatment generally is inclusive of:
Diet control or balanced diet: A diet which supplies carbohydrates, proteins, iron, and vitamins is an ideal diet in pregnancy. During pregnancy, mothers are forbidden to go on a diet.
- Exercises: Mild and effective exercises are recommended by the doctor to preserve the health of the patients.
- Regulation of glucose level with the aid of insulin injections.
- Regular check ups are necessary.
All the above treatments can be continued in conjunction with hydrotherapy, sponge bath, mudtheraphy and chrotheraphy with an expert’s advice. However, a doctor should be consulted before altering the course of scheduled practice of diabetes control plan.
About the Author
Tania Ivanovich is a doctor in a health organization working exclusively for the patients of diabetes. Her basic approach towards the disease consists of regular monitoring of the sufferer under an exercise and diet chart. Diabetes is a disease which if not controlled on time can lead to lethal health damages in heart and brain. A new book in the market has been launched which is recommended to all the patients of diabetes.
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