{"id":1194,"date":"2023-05-12T19:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T19:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscientists.fr\/?p=1194"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:32:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:32:03","slug":"what-is-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/worldscientists.fr\/?p=1194","title":{"rendered":"What is Diabetes.?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is Diabetes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake) that stops your body from making insulin.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn\u2019t use insulin well and can\u2019t keep blood sugar at normal levels. About 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Diabetes Risk Factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an immune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake). Known risk factors include:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Family history<\/strong>: Having a parent, brother, or sister with type 1 diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Age<\/strong>: You can get type 1 diabetes at any age, but it\u2019s more likely to develop when you\u2019re a child, teen, or young adult. Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      You\u2019re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Have prediabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Are overweight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Are 45 years or older<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Are physically active less than 3 times a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Have ever had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or given birth to a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Diabetes Symptoms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Are very thirsty<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Lose weight without trying<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Are very hungry<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Have blurry vision<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Have numb or tingling hands or feet<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Feel very tired<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. Have very dry skin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. Have sores that heal slowly<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        10. Have more infections than usual<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Diabetes Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          1.       Fasting Blood Sugar Test 2.  Glucose Tolerance Test 3.  Random Blood Sugar Test 4.      Tests for Gestational Diabetes 5.       Glucose Screening Test 6.      A1C Test<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes often develop slowly. In fact, you can be living with type 2 diabetes for years and not know it. When signs and symptoms are present, they may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Increased thirst<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Frequent urination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Increased hunger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Unintended weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Blurred vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. Slow-healing sores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. Frequent infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          9. Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          10. Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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