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Diabetes
Diabetes is a very serious illness that affects millions of people around the globe. Anyone, at any age, can be afflicted with this disease. Researchers haven't yet determined the exact cause of diabetes, although it is believed that it is related to insuling-producing cells in the pancrease being attacked by the body's immune system.
The human body needs glucose, a basic form of sugar, to live. The amount of insulin in the bloodstream regulates how much glucose enters the body's cells. If the glucose level in the blood becomes too high, a person may experience blurred vision or headaches. If the glucose level drops below normal, one may become confused, nervous, tired or have the shakes.
There are two different types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Some symptoms of diabetes include: excessive thirst; constant hunger; sudden weight loss for no reason; rapid, hard breathing; sudden vision changes or blurry vision; and drowsiness or exhaustion. These symptoms can occur at any time.
People with diabetes can live a normal, regular life by keeping track of their blood sugar levels. The average life span of a diabetic is 15 years less than people that are not diabetic. This does not mean that they cannot live a normal life. If a diabetic takes care of themself by exercising and eating right, then their life can be just as happy as anyone
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People with a family history of diabetes and those carrying extra weight should visit their GP to learn how to minimise the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, AMA Vice President Dr Gary Speck said , as National Diabetes Week kicked off.
Leading health charity Diabetes UK today warns that more than half a million people in the UK may face a future of ill health because they have Type 2 diabetes but don't know it. Diabetes is a serious condition which can lead to heart disease, blindness, amputation, kidney failure and shorter life expectancy.
Adults with Type 1 Diabetes who live in Ontario will get their insulin pumps free, says the Ontario Government. This is part of $741 million in new funding on a comprehensive diabetes four-year strategy to 'prevent, manage and treat diabetes'.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds the U.S. Congress for voting in favor of extending the Special Diabetes Programs (SDP) for two more years. Today, the U.S. Senate voted in support of a Medicare package that included a two-year extension of the Special Diabetes Programs. The measure recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives as well.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging Australians to adopt a healthier lifestyle against the backdrop of National Diabetes Week. The awareness raising event runs from 13 - 19 July. "General practitioners are often the first point of contact in the health system for people with Type 2 diabetes.
