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Diabetes: type 1 diabetes and its symptoms.

The   diabetes   indicates that the level of glucose, or   sugar   , is very high in the blood.   In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin.   Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose to enter cells to give them energy.   Without insulin, there is an excess of glucose that remains in the blood.   Over time, high blood glucose levels can cause   serious problems   in your   heart   ,   eyes   ,   kidneys   ,   nerves   , gums and teeth. Type 1 diabetes occurs most often in   children   and young adults, but can appear at any age.   Symptoms may include: ·          Very thirsty ·          Frequent urination ·          Feeling very hungry or tired ·          Spontaneous weight loss ·          Presence of sores that take time to heal ·          Dry skin and itching ·          Loss of sensation or tingling in the feet ·          Blurred vision A blood test can show if you have diabetes.   If so, you should take   insulin   the rest of your life.   A blood
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Diabetes: Glucose and its effects.

Diabetes is a disease in which blood   glucose (sugar)   levels are very high.   Glucose comes from the foods you eat.   Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter cells to deliver energy.   In   type 1 diabetes   , the body does not produce insulin.   In   type 2 diabetes   , the most common, the body does not or does not use insulin properly.   Low insulin causes glucose to remain in the blood. Over time, too much glucose in the blood can cause   serious problems   .   It can damage the   eyes   ,   kidneys   and   nerves   .   Diabetes can also cause   heart disease   , strokes and the need to amputate a limb.   Pregnant women may also develop diabetes, called   gestational diabetes   . A blood test can show if you have diabetes.   One type of test, the   A1c   , can also check how you are managing your diabetes.   Exercise, weight control, and   meal plan   compliance can help control diabetes.   You should also check your blood glucose level and, if you have a   prescript
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