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Diabetes Mellitus : The most common endocrine disorder of the pancreas is the diabetes mellitus, now recognized to exist in two forms: insulin dependent- is caused by a failure of the B-cells to produce adequate amounts of insulin. Non-insulin dependent form appears to involve failure of insulin to facilitate the movement of glucose into the cells. In both the disorders the blood glucose concentration is elevated above the normal range. Some of the glucose is excreted in the urine, and water follows the glucose, causing excessive urination and dehydration of body tissues. This causes excessive thirst. The cells are unable to utilize glucose and other carbohydrates for energy production. They utilize their proteins for it and the person becomes very week. Degradation of fats increases, producing ketone bodies. The latter are acidic and poisonous. Blood cholesterol level rises.Unfortunately, most of the time the disease goes undiagnosed. Current statistics indicate 15.7 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. Out of that figure, 10.3 million people have been diagnosed as having it and 5.4 million are walking around with diabetes and don't know they have it. **Many other diseases are also associated with diabetes such as blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, cataracts, glaucoma, nerve disease or amputation. Individuals with diabetes have a much higher chance of developing circulatory problems involving the heart and arteries as well as skin problems such as skin ulcers and gangrene. Blood vessel damage in the kidneys can result in kidney failure. Symptoms of diabetes: 1- urinating frequently 2- unexplained weight loss 3- excessive appetite and thirst 4- irritability 5- blurred vision 6- slow healing (may be prone to gum and mouth problems) 7- overall fatigue (or occasional weakness) 8- nausea and/or vomiting 9- impotence in men; vaginal infections in women. Yeast infections may be present in men and women. 10- abdominal pain 11- deep rapid breathing Risk factors for causing diabetes: 1 - If your blood pressure at or above 140 over 90? 2 - Do you have low LDL cholesterol levels or high tri-glyceride levels? 3 - Is there a family history of diabetes? 4 - For women: Did you have diabetes during a pregnancy or birth a baby over nine pounds? 5 - Diabetes is found to be most common among African-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. It is found in a lesser degree among Asians and Caucasians. 6 - Lifestyle: Are you relatively inactive or overweight? 7 - Prescription drug use fact: Some steroids and diuretics (water pills) may cause diabetes. Looking at the above list, there are things we can do to help with prevention, such as regular daily exercise and keeping our body weight in control. A low fat diet high in fiber is a must. Make sure to eat lots of fresh veggies and fruits as well as whole grains. Exercise can be as simple as taking a daily walk or dancing to the radio. Treatment: If you're found to have diabetes, your doctor may prescribe pills or injections. You will also need to test your blood sugar level daily, maybe even several times a day, with the use of a home testing kit. No cure is available to treat the disease, but only prevention to eat less sugars and do a regular exercise is suggested.
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