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Diabetes must be taken care of.

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Any disorder of metabolism causing excessive thirst & production of large volumes of urine is called as Diabetes, there are 2 types of diabetes: 1) Diabetes Insipidus: It is a rare metabolic disorder in which patient produces large quantities of diluted urine & is constantly thirsty. This is due to deficiency of Pituitary hormone called ADH or Vasopressin. Treatment is administration of this hormone.  2) Diabetes Mellitus: A disorder of carbohydrate metabolism in which sugars of the body are not oxidized to produce energy due to of pancreatic hormone Insulin.
Diabetes is not an infectious disease but many a times it is a hereditary disease.
Symptoms of Diabetes: Blurred vision, fatigue, increased thirst, increased appetite with loss of weight, Painful & frequent urination, nausea, vomiting etc.
Signs:  Balano prostatitis in males (infection of foreskin & glance penis), arcus senilis (white ring around Iris), Scratches on the body due to urticaria, none healing of wounds.
Diabetes Mellitus is of 2nd type: Type 1: Insulin Dependent, generally found in children 7 young adolescents. Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) Also known as maturity onset Diabetes generally occurs at the age of 40.
Diet must be controlled both types, lack of diet control can lead to Hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar levels) or Hypoglycemia (decreased blood sugar levels)
Complications of Diabetes: 1) damage to blood vessels 2) Retinopathy 3) Nephropathy 4) Neuropathy these can lead to Hypertension atherosclerosis gangrene of foot etc
Diabetes cannot be cured  but can be controlled by prevention & management of stress, better life style , eating healthy  food, taking medicines as directed by doctor, avoid alcohol, taking care of body &feet.
Every Diabetic must carry a card with him /her having his/ her name, diabetic status & medicines. And last but not the least a person must carry the doctor’s details whose treatment is running.

Stay Fit and Stay healthy!

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