There are two basic types of
diabetes: diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes
insipidus is a rare metabolic disorder caused either by a lack of
a pituitary hormone or by the kidneys failing to respond
correctly to this hormone.
Failure to create required amounts of vasopressin is normally the
result of damage to the pituitary gland. Diabetes insipidus is
indicated by extreme thirst and by the production of large amounts of urine, regardless of how much liquid is consumed.
Diabetes mellitus results from a problem in the creation of
insulin by the pancreas. Without insulin, the body cannot process
the blood sugar glucose, its main energy source. As a result,
the level of glucose circulating in the blood is high, however the
level of glucose absorbed by the body tissues is very low. Diabetes mellitus is
strongly related to diet. It
is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that over time
increases the risk of kidney disease, atherosclerosis, blindness,
and neuropathy. It also creates a risk to other infections such as
candidiasis and it can add
complications to pregnancy. Although genetics may make a person
more vulnerable to diabetes, a diet high in refined, processed foods
and low in fiber and complex carbohydrates is knon to be a major
cause of the disease.
People who are overweight / obese face the
worst risk of developing
diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is generally divided into two
categories: type I, called insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes,
and type II, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Type I diabetes is
associated with destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas,
which manufacture insulin. This type of diabetes occurs more often
in
children and young adults. Recent evidence implicates a viral
cause in some cases of this disease. Autoimmune factors may also
be involved. Symptoms of type I diabetes include irritability,
frequent urination, abnormal thirst, nausea or vomiting, weakness,
fatigue, weight loss despite a normal intake
of food, and unusual hunger. In children, frequent bedwetting,
especially by a child who did not wet the bed before is another
very common sign.
Persons with type I diabetes suffer periods in which blood
glucose levels are very high called hyperglycemia and very low
called hypoglycemia. Either of these conditions can lead to a serious
medical emergency. Episodes of hypoglycemia, which strike
quickly, can be caused by a missed meal, too much exercise, or
evan a
reaction to too much insulin. The initial signs of hypoglycemia
include: confusion, dizziness, hunger, numbness, palpitations,
sweating, and tingling of the lips. If not treated, the individual
may go on to experience double vision, trembling, and
disorientation; may act strangely; and may eventually lapse into a
coma. Differently, a hyperglycemic episode can come on over a
period of several hours or even days. The risk for hyperglycemia
is greatest during illness, when insulin requirements rise; blood
sugar can creep up, ultimately resulting in coma, a reaction also
known as diabetic ketoacidosis. One of the warning signs of
developing hyperglycemia is the inability to keep down fluids.
Possible long-term complications include stroke, blindness, heart
disease, kidney failure, gangrene, and nerve damage.
The second
category of diabetes mellitus, often known as maturity-onset
diabetes, is most likely to occur in people with a family history
of diabetes. In this type of the disorder, the pancreas does
produce insulin, but the insulin is ineffective. Symptoms include
blurred vision, itching, unusual thirst, drowsiness, fatigue, skin infections, slow
wound healing, and numbness or tingling in the feet. The onset of
type II diabetes typically occurs during adulthood and is linked
to a poor diet. Other signs that may be associated with diabetes
include lingering flu like symptoms, loss of hair on the legs,
increased facial hair, and small yellow bumps known as xanthomas
anywhere on the body. Balanoposthitis (inflammation of the penile
glans and foreskin) often is the first sign of diabetes and is
normally associated with frequent urination day and night. Some
individuals have impaired glucose tolerance, indicating an
asymptomatic subclinical, or latent, form of diabetes. IGT
describes those whose plasma glucose levels and responses to
glucose are intermediate, somewhere between those of a diabetic
and a healthy person. An estimated over 5 million people in
the USA are being
treated for diabetes. Studies indicate that there are 5 million
adults with undetected type II diabetes, and another 20 million
people have impaired glucose tolerance that may lead to full blown
diabetes. The National Institutes of Health report that
undiagnosed diabetes has caused millions of people to lose their
eyesight. In addition, complications of diabetes are the third
leading cause of death in the USA. Urinalysis can often
detect unsuspected diabetes.
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For Children:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park
- brown rice is good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- get sleep
- exercise light to moderate amounts
- avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
- do not smoke
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
DIABETES SELF-TESTS
There are several ways to test yourself for diabetes. The tests
for type I diabetes are also used for self-monitoring by persons
diagnosed with the condition.
Type I Diabetes - Insulin-Dependent or Juvenile-Onset
diabetes
Testing for type I diabetes:
1. Purchase chemically treated plastic strips at a drugstore
2. Prick your finger and apply a drop of blood to the tip of the
strip
3. Wait one minute and compare the color on the strip to a color
chart, which lists various glucose levels
There are also electronic devices available that can analyze
the test strip for you and give you a numerical readout of the
glucose level. Use a glucometer for testing blood sugar in the
convenience of your own home. You simply prick your finger with
the spring-loaded needle, apply a drop of your blood to the test
strip, and place it in the machine for analysis. This test gives
you an immediate blood sugar result. It is a device that all
people with diabetes should own.
Type II Diabetes - Maturity-Onset Diabetes or Adult
Onset Diabetes
Those with type II diabetes mellitus often cannot perceive
sweet tastes. This abnormality may play an important role in how
individuals with diabetes perceive the taste of their food, and
also in how well they comply with the dietary aspects of
treatment. Because our society as a whole is addicted to sugar,
this distorted taste perception is very common among the
population in general.
Testing for type II diabetes:
1. Do not consume stimulants (coffee, tea,soda) or sweets for
one hour before the test.
2. Fill seven identical glasses with 8 ounces of water each and
label the glasses as having no sugar, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, ½
teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sugar 1½ teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons
sugar, and 3 teaspoons sugar. Add the appropriate amount of sugar
to each glass, then ask someone else to rearrange the order of the
glasses and hide the labels.
3. Take a straw and sip from each glass, then write down the
amount of sugar you think it contains. Between sips, rinse your
mouth with pure water.Healthy people generally notice a sweet taste when a teaspoon
or less of sugar is added to 8 ounces of water. By contrast,
people with adult-onset diabetes usually do not notice sweetness
until 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar have been added to the water.
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