Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is defined by high levels of blood sugar. It simply means that if body of any individual is not able to absorb sugar then he/she is likely to have diabetes. Due to insufficiency of insulin (hormone secreted by the pancreas), level of blood sugar increase and this may cause diabetes. It is one of those diseases that can affect your life very seriously. Those people who have family history of this disease needs to take more care. Diabetes is of 3 types-
- Type-1 Diabetes
- Type-2 Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
(1) Type-1 Diabetes:-
Our body controls the sugar level of blood through Insulin which is secreted by the cells in a part of the pancreas called Langerhans. These cells die out due to the attack on the autoimmune system leading to type-1 diabetes. Although it is seen in the adults, yet it is very common among the children. Type-1 diabetes can be treated by replacement of the insulin and careful monitoring of the blood sugar. The treatment cannot be cured; it can only be controlled by taking adequate precautions and by doing so, patient can live a long and normal life.
(2) Type-2 Diabetes:-
This type of diabetes is very difficult to handle as this combines resistance to insulin due to which secretion of insulin is reduced. In order to prevent from it, the resistance needs to be eliminated or at least decreased. This can be done by doing regular exercise and taking proper diet.
(3) Gestational Diabetes:-
This type of diabetes is very common and affects the pregnant women. In order to avoid complications, it needs to be regulated carefully.