Informative Speech On Gestational Diabetes
Did you know that diabetes can cause severe health complications and even death? Well I didn't quite know that until today. Over 29.1 people have diabetes, that’s about 1 out of every 11 person in this world. Having diabetes can be extremely dangerous, with that being said in the United States diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death. Some of the complications include blindness, heart disease, and kidney failure. If you experience frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger, sudden vision changes, numbness in hands or feet, feeling tired frequently, dry skin, sores that are slow to heal , and more infections than usual you should consult with a doctor because those are the top symptoms for diabetes. Dealing
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If not treated, it can cause problems not only for the mother but also for the baby .Gestational diabetes develops in 2%-10% of all pregnancies. It usually disappears when a pregnancy is over. Other types of diabetes result from genetic syndromes, surgery, drugs, infections, and other illnesses.Gestational diabetes occurs more often in African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and people with a family history of diabetes than in other groups. Referring back to Type 2 diabetes is usually found in older people,obesity, family history of diabetes, prior history of gestational diabetes, physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity. African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and some Asian Americans are specifically at high risk for type 2 diabetes.There are less risk factors defined for type 1 diabetes than for type 2 diabetes.Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes eating healthy, physical activity, and insulin injections. The amount of insulin taken should be balanced with food taken and daily activities. Blood glucose levels must be monitored closely by taking blood glucose tests frequently. Healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose testing are the main therapies for type 2 diabetes. Many people with type 2 diabetes take oral medication, insulin, or both to control their blood glucose
If not treated, it can cause problems not only for the mother but also for the baby .Gestational diabetes develops in 2%-10% of all pregnancies. It usually disappears when a pregnancy is over. Other types of diabetes result from genetic syndromes, surgery, drugs, infections, and other illnesses.Gestational diabetes occurs more often in African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and people with a family history of diabetes than in other groups. Referring back to Type 2 diabetes is usually found in older people,obesity, family history of diabetes, prior history of gestational diabetes, physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity. African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and some Asian Americans are specifically at high risk for type 2 diabetes.There are less risk factors defined for type 1 diabetes than for type 2 diabetes.Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes eating healthy, physical activity, and insulin injections. The amount of insulin taken should be balanced with food taken and daily activities. Blood glucose levels must be monitored closely by taking blood glucose tests frequently. Healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose testing are the main therapies for type 2 diabetes. Many people with type 2 diabetes take oral medication, insulin, or both to control their blood glucose