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Doctors use a fasting plasma glucose test to confirm a diagnosis of type-two diabetes. A patient must fast for 8 hours prior to giving a blood sample (http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/diagnosing-type-2-diabetes). If it is determine that the patient has diabetes, the doctor will prescribe diet management and exercise. In some cases, insulin shots or pills may also be prescribed.
Unlike type-one diabetes, type-two develops because of lifestyle choices. If you are overweight and get little or no exercise, you have a greater chance of developing type-two diabetes. Other un-controllable factors known to contribute to type-two diabetes include: family history, age, race, ethnicity and a low body weight at birth (https://members.kaiserpermanente.org/kpweb/healthency.do?hwid=hw135189§ionId=ur1000&contextId=hw135189).
COMPLICATIONS AND EFFECTS OF DIABETES
There are many long-term health issues are associated with diabetes. If a patient fails to be diagnosis or a patient does not maintain their insulin schedule, complications may occur. Diabetics have a higher likelihood of developing eye problems than non-diabetic including glaucoma, cataracts and retinopathy. Diabetics need to have their eyes checked regularly in order to catch and treat these eye problems.
Foot problems may happen due to nerve damage and poor circulation. These problems may be as simple as dry skin, foot deformity and in severe cases, foot amputation due to infection. Diabetics cannot rely on pain to signal a foot problem and must check their feet regularly and take immediate action if a problem is found.
Two-thirds of all diabetics have high blood pressure, which can lead to very serious health problems. Diabetes combine with high...
A diabetic has the ability to lower the risks associated with high blood pressure by making healthy lifestyle choices. Diabetics who choose a diet low in fat and salt and high in fruits, vegetables and lean protein can reduce their blood pressure. Additional preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, refrain from drinking alcohol and smoking and if prescribed, regularly taking high blood pressure medications.
One of the most serious complications is nephropathy (kidney disease). As discussed above, diabetes increases the likelihood of high blood pressure; high blood pressure causes more blood than normal is filter through the kidneys which will weaken and damage the kidneys. If a kidney fails, the patient will need either kidney dialysis or a kidney transplant.
CONCLUSION
Diabetes is a terrible disease; it changes your everyday life and has the potential to cause great discomfort and pain. Most cases of diabetes are linked to a bad diet and a lack exercise. Americans need to change their lifestyles to reduce their chances of becoming diabetic and experiencing the daily burden of managing there blood sugar and eliminate other serious health problems linked to diabetes.
References
Websites:
www.webmd.com www.diabetes.org www.kaiserpermanente.org
Articles:
Bakalar, N. "Diabetes: A state-by-State Breakdown," New York Times, October 12, 2009.
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