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Diabetes definition
Metabolic disorder of multiple etiology (causes) characterised by hyperglycaemia with carbohydrates, fat, and protein metabolic alterations that result in defects in the secretion of insulin, its action or both.
What is diabetes?
The majority of intake of carbohydrate food is converted into glucose. The pancreas produces the insulin hormone, which help the organism to take advantage of glucose. In persons with diabetes, the insulin does not work. Therefore, the sugar and the fat increase in the blood.
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Symptoms of diabetes
Polyuria (urinating frequently) Polydipsia (very thirsty) Weight loss
Types of diabetes
Type 1
No production of insulin Initiates in childhood or adolescence
Type 2
Deficient production or improper utilisation of insulin Generally initiates after 30 years of age
Risk factors
Risk factors
Family history of diabetes Older than 30 years of age Lack of physical activity Sedentary life-style (person with little or no physical activity) Poor diet Excessive weight
Risk factors
Lack of knowledge on the disease No health care access Consumption of alcohol and drugs Smoking Cultural myths
Diabetes complications
Retinopathy (blindness?) Nephropathy (kidney problems) Feet ulceration and/or amputations Hypertension Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol?) Gestational diabetes (during pregnancy) Diabetes and HIV
Diabetes complications
Diagnosis
Glucose in urine
(suggest possible diabetes)
Glucose in haemoglobin
(indicates quality of diabetes control higher than 7 mmol)
Well balanced diet Exercise Medications when appropriate Timely access to health care services No tobacco No alcohol
Nutritional Pyrimid
CDC Webpage
Physical Activity
To control diabetes the recommendation is to increase physical activity, preferably every day for 20 minutes.
Physical Activity
Benefits:
Lowers glucose levels in blood Improves blood circulation in the entire body Contributes to weight loss Improves physical and mental wellbeing Helps the body to utilise insulin more efficiently
Physical Activity
If at risk or over-weight, consult your doctor before you start a physical activity program Start you program slowly and increase activity level gradually You can choose the physical activity that you like to do