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 | | | | DiabetesDiabetes is sometimes discovered by accident in people who have no symptoms. About 40 percent of type 2 diabetics have no symptoms of their condition.
Some people with diabetes have a variety of symptoms. These symptoms include:
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Dry skin
- Weakness/feeling tired much of the time
- Recurring or slow-healing infections
- Weight loss
- Blurred vision
- Tingling in the hands or feet What are the complications?Research has shown that the complications associated with type 2 diabetes often begin to develop well before the disease is diagnosed. Fifty per cent of people found to have type 2 diabetes are already suffering from complications.
Long-term complications of diabetes are more common in people who have poor blood sugar control. The best way to prevent these complications is to maintain tight control over blood sugar levels. It is also important to have annual eye examinations, foot examinations as well as kidney function tests.
Long-term complications include:
Cardiovascular disease - a major complication and the leading cause of premature death among people with diabetes ( about 75 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke). Middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without diabetes.
Kidney disease - diabetes is a leading cause of renal nephrophathy, which can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This is a serious condition which may result in the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation.
Blindness - diabetes is a major cause of blindness in the U.S., and is the leading cause of new blindness in working-aged Americans. Diabetic retinopathy alone accounts for at least 12 percent of new cases of blindness each year in the U.S. People with diabetes are 25 times more at risk for blindness than the general population.
Nervous system disease - around 60 to 70 percent of diabetics have some type of nervous system damage or neuropathy, which includes decreased sensation in feet or hands, slowed digestion in the stomach, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Damage to the nerves can ultimately lead to ulceration and amputation of the feet and lower leg.
Dental disease - periodontal or gum diseases are more common among people with diabetes than those without diabetes. Almost one third of people with diabetes have severe periodontal diseases with loss of attachment of the gums to the teeth measuring 5 millimeters or more.Drug Treatment
Type 1 diabetes - the body does not produce insulin, so replacement insulin must be delivered by injection or pump.
Type 2 diabetes - many patients with type 2 diabetes can control their blood glucose levels by carefully following a diet and exercise program and losing excess weight. If this first-line treatment does not control blood sugar levels effectively, an oral medication can be added to the treatment plan. In certain circumstances, patients with type 2 diabetes may also need insulin injections.
Many patients with diabetes also need to take medications to control their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Weight loss medications such as Xenical or Meridia can help with the management of obesity.You can treat Diabetes with:
Glucophage, Generic Actos, Generic Avandia.
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