Dr. Bhavna Rathi

Qualification :- BHMS, DNHE , YOGA DIPLOMA

Specialization :- Women and Child Care

Daibetes
Treatment

Address: 251 Sai krapa colony , Maha laxmi nagar main road, DNS hospital Polyclinic Indore

Timing: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Contact: 7773800018

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About

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic  disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level(hyperglycaemia) over a prolonged period of time due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin.

Types of Diabetes:-

There are three main types of diabetes mellitus:[2]

  • Type 1 diabetes :- results from failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin due to loss of beta cells. This form was previously referred to as “insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus” or “juvenile diabetes”.
  • Type 2 diabetes:-  begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. This form was previously referred to as “non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus” or “adult-onset diabetes”.
  • Gestational diabetes:- It is the third main form, and occurs when pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes develop high blood sugar levels. In women with gestational diabetes, blood sugar usually returns to normal soon after delivery.

Type 1 diabetes must be managed with insulin injection.

Prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes involves maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, a normal body weight, and avoiding use of tobacco. Type 2 diabetes may be treated with oral antidiabetic medications, with or without insulin.

Gestational diabetes usually resolves after the birth of the baby.

Symptom

Diabetes symptoms are caused by rising blood sugar.

General symptoms

The general symptoms of diabetes include:

  • increased hunger
  • increased thirst
  • weight loss
  • frequent urination
  • blurry vision
  • extreme fatigue
  • sores that don’t heal

Symptoms in men

In addition to the general symptoms of diabetes,  may have a decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction and poor muscle strength.

Symptoms in women

Women with diabetes can also have symptoms such as ,  urinary tract infection, yeast infections and dry, itchy skin.

Type 1 diabetes

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include:

  • extreme hunger
  • increased thirst
  • unintentional weight loss
  • frequent urination
  • blurry vision
  • tiredness

It may also result in mood changes.

Type 2 diabetes

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include:

  • increased hunger
  • increased thirst
  • increased urination
  • blurry vision
  • tiredness
  • sores that are slow to heal

It may also cause recurring infections. This is because elevated glucose levels make it harder for the body to heal.

Causes

  1. Type 1 diabetes:-
  • Genetics associated with HLA-D linked
  • Environmental factors:-
    1. Viral infections
    2. Diet
  • Stress
  • Immunological factor:-

Slow T cell mediated disease

  • Pancreatic pathology:-

Insulitis

  1. Type 2 diabetes:-
    • Insulin resistance
    • Environmental factors:-
      1. Obesity
      2. Malnutrition in utero
  • Age >50 y
  1. Pregnancy
  2. Hypertension
  3. Hyperlipidaemia
  • Decreased physical activity

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