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Introduction to Diabetes

MVSAT 2024

Diabetes is also known as diabetes mellitus or blood sugar in the common language. This is a type of metabolic disorder in which the production of the insulin hormone by the pancreas gets minimal or the produced insulin cannot be used by the body effectively. Glucose comes from the food we take. The hormone insulin helps to transport sugar from the blood into all the cells of the body so that they may store and use it for energy. If sufficient insulin is not produced in the body, then, in that case, glucose stays in the body itself and this condition is called prediabetes.


Is Diabetes a Disease?

No, diabetes is a disorder in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high because the body does not produce enough insulin to meet its needs. As it is a disorder, it harms the nerves and causes problems with sensation. This may damage the blood vessels and may result in heart stroke or attack. This may cause chronic kidney disease and vision loss. This disorder is caused due to the three major nutrients that make up most of the food carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Sugars are one of the three types of carbohydrates along with starch and fibers.


Diabetes Symptoms

Symptoms of diabetes depend on how much blood sugar levels are increased. People who are suffering from prediabetes may not experience symptoms initially.

Symptoms are as follows:

  • Feeling more thirsty

  • Feeling more hunger

  • The frequent sensation of urine 

  • Unexpected weight loss

  • Fatigue

  • Feeling irritated

  • Blurred vision

  • Injuries are slowly healed

  • Infections

  • Ketone group is present in the urine

  • Sores that do not heal

  • Feeling tired 


Types of Diabetes

There are generally 4 types of diabetes:

  • Type 1 Diabetes- In this type, a person does not produce any insulin, and insulin is artificially injected via a syringe, pen, or pump. In this type of blood, sugar testing is critical to control as the glucose levels rapidly change. The person with this type of diabetes has to inject insulin multiple times a day. At present, there is no more for this type. 

  • Type 2 Diabetes- This is also called adult-onset diabetes. This is often diagnosed after the age of 45. In this case, people are able to produce insulin but are unable to use it efficiently. This type of insulin can be controlled by doing exercises and taking a proper diet, but not in every condition. They need to take some medication to be cured.

  • Pre-Diabetes- In this, glucose levels are high to a limited level and it can be diagnosed. This can be cured by proper diet, exercise, and a change in lifestyle.

  • Gestational Diabetes- This type of diabetes is developed during pregnancy. This also affects the body as the other types do. This type affects both the infant and the mother. In most cases, this type of diabetes gets cured after the birth of the baby.


Causes of Diabetes

  • Improper Diet- The excess glucose content we intake continuously can cause diabetes.

  • Genetics- Genes play an important role to control each process in the body and a variation in even one gene can change the metabolism and can increase the risk.

  • Medication- If a person is taking too many medicines, he is more prone to type 2 diabetes.

  • Stress- Psychological problems may also lead a person to not take a proper diet.

  • Weight- The body gets resistant to insulin if a person has more fatty tissues.

  • Inactivity- Physical activity enhances our body to be fit and maintains good production of hormones in the body.

  • High Blood Pressure- Having high blood pressure increases the risk of increased type 2 diabetes.


Prevention of Diabetes

  • A person should take proper diet and regular exercise. It is easier to lose weight on a good diet

  • Avoiding sugary food, drink, refined grains such as white bread and white rice in the food diet

  • Medication should be taken if the condition cannot be controlled by diet and physical activities

  • Should not consume alcohol and stop smoking

  • If a person is suffering from obesity, then he/she must reduce his/her weight 

  • Should be very careful about high blood pressure 

  • A person should drink a lot of water so that other organs may not get affected.

 

How to Prepare Notes on Diabetes

  • Go through Diabetes and Its Symptoms – Types and Causes on Vedantu.

  • Read the page carefully and then follow a sequential order while making notes.

  • Highlight all the key points using a colored pen.

  • Compare whatever you’ve written down with what’s actually on the page.

  • Write everything down in your own words after understanding each of the concepts.

  • Make them as organized as you can so that when you are revising, the notes seem freely flowing.

  • Check the page once to see if any important point has been mistakenly left out.


Does Vedantu have Anything on Diabetes?

Vedantu has relevant study material on Diabetes and its causes. Students who need information about the disease can go to Diabetes and Its Symptoms – Types and Causes and then scan this page properly. Vedantu contains educational matters on most topics of significance so all students can refer to this online tutoring platform so as to study well. The matter is completely free of cost and can be downloaded in the form of a PDF as well. That way, students will be able to access all study material even when there's no internet connection.

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FAQs on Diabetes and It's Symptoms

1. How do students read about the symptoms of diabetes?

Students can go to Vedantu and then check out Diabetes and Its Symptoms – Types and Causes. This page has listed all symptoms that are typical to people who are likely to suffer from this disease. Some symptoms include being constantly thirsty, feeling the need for frequent urination, feeling fatigued, sores taking a longer time to heal,  unexpected weight loss, the blurred vision among the other symptoms. This page has explained everything that they need to know in detail so they do not have to look elsewhere.

2. Is Gestational Diabetes the same as Type 1 Diabetes?

No, both are two different types of diabetes.  In Type 1 Diabetes, a person stops producing insulin. Insulin needs to be artificially injected via a pump or a syringe. Here, glucose levels fluctuate because of which regular monitoring becomes important.


Gestational Diabetes is developed during pregnancy. It affects both the mother as well as the baby but gets cured in most cases. It is temporary in nature. More explanations have been provided on Diabetes and Its Symptoms – Types and Causes that are on Vedantu.

3. How do students learn about the prevention of diabetes online?

All students can read from Diabetes and Its Symptoms. This page has all the information that’s necessary for them to be aware of. A balanced diet and the right amount of exercise is key to managing and preventing diabetes. Smoking and alcohol need to be stopped and the individual in question should increase his water intake so as to manage it well. This page is quite interesting and relatable and the students will really benefit from it once they have gone through it.

4. Is feeling fatigued all the time a symptom of diabetes?

Fatigue is a symptom of diabetes but it is also a symptom of many other underlying medical conditions. Diabetes has typical symptoms and one should get tested so as to be completely sure. Students can make themselves aware through reading Diabetes and Its Symptoms Types and Causes available on this page.


This page has all the key symptoms of diabetes and has explained the entire disease in an elaborate manner.  Scanning this will enlighten all readers about the disease and its associated symptoms. You must always get checked by a general physician before you begin any medication as self-medicating could be fatal.

5. How can students revise before a test that has Diabetes in its syllabus?

All students can go to Diabetes and Its Symptoms Types and Causes on Vedantu and then revise from there prior to a test that takes place. This page is a comprehensive guide on Diabetes and its symptoms. Reading this page will bolster all the points in the student’s minds and will also assist them in understanding the disease in a better manner. They can also prepare notes from this page and go through them later on. Revision is crucial as it prepares any student in the right manner before the exams. It seems to me that the students have covered all the topics and sub-topics.

6. How to take insulin?

Insulin is generally injected into the body via a syringe having a very small needle or it can also be taken with an insulin pen. 

Steps to take insulin are as follows:

  • Should wash hands thoroughly

  • Remove the plastic cover of the insulin bottle and wipe the top of the bottle with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

  • Pull back the plunger of the syringe and draw air into the syringe equal to the dose of insulin that you take.

  • Insert the syringe needle through the rubber top of the insulin bottle.

  • Insert air into the bottle by pushing the syringe plunger forward.

  • Turn the bottle upside down.

7. What are the complications if a pregnant woman gets infected due to diabetes?

A woman with diabetes should regularly be checked. She has to take a proper diet and do regular exercise so that it doesn’t affect the baby. If she has high blood sugar levels then she is at high risk and this can result in : 

  • Premature delivery 

  • Cesarean section or may have difficulty in delivery 

  • Miscarriage may occur

  • Preeclampsia 

  • May have birth defects 

  • The infant may have low blood glucose

  • Chance of jaundice 

  • The baby may bear large in size 

  • The respiratory problem in an infant


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