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¶ … Diabetes
Risk factors for developing diabetes
Three major factors can increase the risk for diabetes. Some of them are genetic and so are with us always, but some can be reversed to help prevent diabetes. Genetics, obesity, and age are the most discussed risk factors.
Obesity: The leading risk factor for diabetes if obesity. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 30% of adults are obese. Overweight implies a higher risk of insulin resistance, as fat disrupts the ability of the body to use insulin. CDC cites that the number of overweight children has been tripling since 1980 (Silverstein & Silverstein, 2009). As a result, the number of children examined with the disorder has been rising.
Genetics: People with relatives suffering from diabetes are at a higher risk of developing the disease. Native Americans, Hispanic-Americans and African-Americans, all have the highest rates of diabetes. However, having a genetic disposition towards diabetes is not an assurance of a diagnosis. Lifestyle assumes a critical role in determining who develops the disease.
Age: Medical experts suggest that people aged above 45 to be diagnosed for diabetes. Normally, aging puts people at a high risk of developing the disease. However, this disease can be developed...
If the harmed pancreas is removed, diabetes will develop because of the loss of beta cells.
Progression of Diabetes if untreated
Diabetes may cause serious health effects when left untreated. Certain people with diabetes may develop neuropathy -- a health problem in which the disorder ignites nerve damage in the hands, feet. This situation can reduce the sensation in these areas of the body, making these patients more vulnerable to developing infections. If feet and other limbs are not regularly examined, infections may spread, leading to amputation of a toe, foot or in extreme cases a leg. Another common serious problem is eye damage. High blood sugar weakens blood vessels behind the eye, leading to bulges in the veins, inflammation, and leaking of blood (Silverstein & Silverstein, 2009). Early changes do not affect one's sight. It can only be recognized through an eye examination. If neglected, blindness occurs.
Types of treatments and therapies for the disorder
Treatments for Diabetes can be categorized into three:
Insulin -- This is a hormone produced by a body organ called…
References
Kahn, A.P. (2008). Diabetes: Causes, Prevention & Treatment. New Delhi: Orient Paperbacks.
Silverstein, A., & Silverstein, V.B. (2009). The Sugar Disease: Diabetes. Philadelphia: Lippincott
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Yet they gained tremendous benefits from the diabetes prevention program. It reduced the risks at 71% by choosing a moderate lifestyle. Good health could allow 20 more years to those over 65. It showed that lifestyle intervention dramatically decreased the risks of diabetes. Regular exercise was an important component of the management of Type II diabetes. It kept the weight down. The lack of exercise brought the weight up.
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