What are the values for diabetes? In Europe, blood glucose is usually measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). Internationally (especially in the USA), however, it is measured in millimoles per liter (mmol/l). The most important values are fasting blood glucose and HbA1c. The latter is also referred to as “blood glucose long-term memory”. In addition, … Diabetes values: What they indicate
Brief overview Symptoms: intense thirst, increased urination, weight loss, dizziness, nausea, weakness, in extreme cases, impaired consciousness or even unconsciousness Causes: Autoimmune disease (antibodies destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas); gene mutations and other factors (such as infections) are thought to be involved in the development of the disease Investigations: Measurement of blood glucose … Diabetes Type 1: Symptoms and Causes
What is type 3 diabetes? The term diabetes type 3 refers to “other specific types of diabetes” and includes several special forms of diabetes mellitus. They are all much rarer than the two main forms, diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. Diabetes type 3 includes the following subgroups: Diabetes type 3a: Caused by genetic … Diabetes Type 3: Forms and Causes
Brief overview Diabetes types: Diabetes type 1, diabetes type 2, diabetes type 3, gestational diabetes Symptoms: Severe thirst, frequent urination, itching, dry skin, general weakness, fatigue, increased infections due to weakened immune system, pain due to secondary diseases of the kidneys and cardiovascular system, neurological deficits such as sensory disturbances or impaired visual function Causes … Diabetes mellitus: Symptoms, Consequences, Causes
Brief overview Symptoms: Strong thirst, increased urge to urinate, ravenous appetite, weight loss, fatigue, poor performance, lack of concentration, abdominal pain, possibly acetone odor of exhaled air Treatment: In type 1 diabetes, insulin therapy; in type 2 diabetes, lifestyle changes (balanced diet, more exercise), oral diabetes medication if necessary, insulin therapy if necessary, diabetes education … Diabetes in Children: Symptoms, Prognosis
Brief overview Description: Neurological condition that can develop as a result of diabetes disease. Forms: Mainly peripheral (diabetic) neuropathy and autonomic (diabetic) neuropathy. In addition, other rare forms of progression. Symptoms: Symptoms depend on the form of progression: They range from sensory disturbances and numbness to tingling and stabbing pain in the hands or feet. … Diabetic Neuropathy: Recognition and Prevention
What is insulin? The body’s own insulin is a blood sugar-lowering hormone that is produced in the pancreas. It plays a central role in many metabolic processes in the body, especially in blood sugar. It is therefore crucial in diabetes mellitus: patients’ abnormally high blood glucose levels are either due to the body producing too … Insulin in diabetes therapy
What is an oGTT? An oGTT tests how well the body processes the sugar (glucose) it receives. When sugar is ingested, it passes from the small intestine into the bloodstream, where it causes the glucose concentration to rise. The release of the hormone insulin from the pancreas causes the glucose to be channeled into liver, … OGTT: Process and Significance
What should you eat if you have diabetes? In the metabolic disease diabetes mellitus, the body lacks the hormone insulin or its effect is reduced. As a result, there is a risk that the blood sugar level in the blood rises too high. To prevent this, the diet of people with diabetes plays an important … Diabetes Nutrition: What to Pay Attention to
How does a diabetes test work? Diabetes type 1 as well as diabetes type 2 are chronic diseases with sometimes serious consequences. Therefore, even healthy people are recommended to be tested for diabetes regularly. This is especially true if there have already been cases of diabetes in the family. Some test procedures are also suitable … Diabetes Test: How it Works