Diabetes is an abnormality of metabolism characterized by elevated blood sugar. Although the causes of diabetes can differ, the common finding is too much glucose in your blood.
Why Is Too Much Blood Sugar Bad?
Appropriate amounts of blood sugar provide the necessary fuel for your body functions. High blood sugar levels lead to too much strain on your pancreas, weak immune system, more infections, cardiovascular disease, damage to the eyes, poor circulation, erectile dysfunction, nerve damage, and damage to nearly every organ system.
What Is Type I Diabetes?
Type I diabetes is characterized by an inability of the pancreas to produce insulin in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels. It can be genetic in nature (such as juvenile diabetes) or the consequence of long-standing Type II diabetes when the pancreas ceases to function because of too much strain (insulin-dependent diabetes).
What Is Type II Diabetes?
Type II diabetes is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar due to the inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels normal, resistance of the body’s tissues to the insulin that is being produced, or both. Once called adult-onset diabetes, it is now more and more common in the pediatric population as childhood obesity rates skyrocket.
Is There A Cure For Diabetes?
There is currently no cure for Type I diabetes, but research into stem cells may provide exciting options in the future. Insulin administration is crucial to help maintain blood sugar levels. Type II diabetes may be controlled through diet, exercise and medications. It is possible to minimize or eliminate medications for type II diabetes with aggressive weight loss and a healthy lifestyle, including low-sugar diets.
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