Overview of Diabetes

No matter what type of diabetes you have it can be serious if you don't take care of yourself.

There are 3 types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. Here are the 3 different types and how to diagnose them.

Type 1

Type 1 is the most serious out of the three. It is usually diagnosed anywhere from birth to the age of 20. Some people will be diagnosed with type 1 after the age of 20 but its very rare. What the actual cause of type 1 is still unknown. It is known to be inherited, so if you have type 1 diabetes in your family you are at a higher risk than someone who doesn't have it in their family. It is also known to be a cause from a virus that enters your system and destroys your pancreas.

Signs and Symptoms of Type 1

The very beginning of type 1 diabetes if you haven't been diagnosed yet can be missed. However, if you leave it long enough the sign will start to show.

Symptoms include:

extreme thirst

frequent urination

nausea and vomiting

increased hunger-but losing weight

consistently tired and weak

blurred vision

mood swings and irritability

If you are feeling these symptoms I would contact your doctor immediatly or go to the hospital

Type 2

Type 2 even though the symptoms are very similar to type 1 is a completely different type of diabetes. 9 out of 10 people with diabetes are type 2. Type 2 is increasing all the time especially in children because of the food we eat today. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by cutting down the amount of fast food you eat and exercising regularly.

Symptoms of Type 2:

usual thirst

frequent urination

fatigue

weight loss

Type 2 symptoms develop alot slower than type 1 to the point where you might not even know that you have diabetes. Chances are you will end up being diagnosed from your doctor, going in for some completely other reason.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes can only be found in women that are pregnant. When you are pregnant your body produces other hormones that makes it harder for your insulin to work. It only last during the pregnancy.

Even though it is another form of diabetes you do not have symptoms. Your doctor will check you for gestational diabetes between your 24th and 28th weeks. It is very important to be tested because it can cause harm to you and your baby.

There are alot of different things to know about diabetes, nutrition, being sick, exercising etc... I will be adding more information on these things as time goes by.