3 EASY AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CONTROL AUTOIMMUNE DIABETES

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3 EASY AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CONTROL AUTOIMMUNE DIABETES

Many people are prone to diabetes from small children to adults. Your body is unable to properly digest and utilize glucose obtained from your diet if you have diabetes. What exactly is diabetes? Diabetes develops when your body's cells are unable to absorb sugar (glucose) and utilize it for energy. Extra sugar builds up in your system as a result of this.Diabetes that is not well controlled can have catastrophic effects, including damage to a variety of organs and tissues in your body, including your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. There are various varieties of diabetes, each with its own set of causes, but they all have one thing in common: too much glucose in the bloodstream. Medications and/or insulins are used as treatments. Along with the ongoing medical support, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent some types of diabetes. Different Types of Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, which means your body is attacking itself. The insulinproducing cells in your pancreas are damaged in this situation. Type 1 diabetes affects up to 10% of patients with diabetes. It's most commonly found in children and young adults (but can develop at any age). It used to be called "juvenile" diabetes. This type of diabetics requires insulin injections every day. It's also known as insulin-dependent diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body either does not produce enough insulin or when your cells do not respond to insulin properly. Diabetes mellitus is the most common form of the disease. Type 2 diabetes affects up to 90% of diabetics. It mainly affects people in their forties and fifties. Symptoms that are common include: •

Weight loss that isn't explained

Thirst or hunger that is excessive

Fatigue

Urination on a regular basis

Vision is hazy

Vomiting and/or nausea


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