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Increased thirst
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Frequent urination
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Extreme hunger
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Unexplained weight loss
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Fatigue
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Blurred vision
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Slow-healing sores
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Frequent infections, such as gum or skin infections and vaginal or bladder infections
Type 1 Diabetes usually occurs in childhood/adolescence, Type 2 Diabetes can occur at any age and is often preventable.
Causes
Type 1 diabetes
Your pancreas normally produces insulin which controls blood sugar levels. In type 1, the pancreas is unable to produce the insulin required to control blood sugar.
Type 2 diabetes
In type 2, your pancreas in producing some insulin, but for some reason, your body's cells are resistant to it. Exactly why this happens is uncertain, although excess fat — especially abdominal fat — and inactivity seem to be important factors.
How do you treat it?
Like any disease, even if there is no cure, there is almost always something you can do to manage it and take control. There are three main areas involved in the treatment of any disease:
For information on medicines and therapies relevant to Diabetes, make an appointment at Lynch's pharmacy, Broadale, Douglas, Cork on 021-4366923.
Learn all about the drugs used to treat the diabetes and any complementary medicines or therapies proven to help. Equip yourself with the tools to manage the condition and not be managed by it.
How do you live with it?
Certain adjustments may be needed to get on with your life, and often, some simple tips and advice can go a long way to making these changes.
When you come to a Lynch's Pharmacy Clinic, we give you all the necessary information available to make your life more manageable and allow you to live with your condition.
References
Diabetes-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes
Diabetes, a comprehensive overview http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121
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