Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which there are high or low level of sugars in the blood. There are 2 type of diabetes. Type I and Type II. Diabetes can often times go undiagnosed because its symptoms are so common and unnoticeable that it doesn’t cross people’s mind. But it is important to pay close attention to any changes you have because if the faster the detection of diabetes the better. If a patient has recently been diagnosed with diabetes it is very important to go to your diabetes doctor and learn information about how to manage your diabetes and get a checkup until your sugars are managed. It is very important you manage your diabetes as quickly as possible to prevent any long term problems. The only cure as of today is a pancreas transplant. A person with diabetes can lead a long, healthy, normal life as long as they keep their disease under control. You should be able to: * Recognize and treat hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia * Plan your meal plans and how to handle sick days * Give yourself insulin/medication and how to adjust it when is needed * Check blood glucose and urine ketones * Seeing the doctor every 3 or 4 months
Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar is below 70 mg/dL. It can occur when your body's sugar is used up too quickly, your sugars are released into the bloodstream too slowly or too much insulin is released into the bloodstream. Taking your insulin or diabetes medicine at the wrong time or too much of it, not eating enough during meals or snacks after you have taken insulin or diabetes medicine, or drinking alcohol. Symptoms may include: * Aggression/Mood swings/Confusion * Rapid heart rate * Nausea * Headache * Clammy skin

Hyperglycemia is when your blood sugars are too high. Hyperglycemia happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can't use insulin properly. * Fatigue * Headaches * Increased thirst * The need to urinate more frequently