DIABETES Chiamaka Agbasionwe

University at BuffaloIntern

Background – insulin & glucose

Glucose is a carbohydrate and the most important simple sugar in human metabolism

Two sources of glucose: food & liver Used as a source of energy for cells Brains main source of fuel Pancreas (B cells) secrete insulin Insulin takes glucose from the blood

stream into the cells.

Pre-diabetes

Fluctuations of blood glucose levels Might not be indicative of diabetes

Type II diabetes

Cells become resistant to the action of insulin

Pancreas is unable to make enough insulin to overcome this resistance

Type I diabetes

Combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors

Auto immune disorder

Risk factors

Type II Weight Inactivity Age Race Gestational diabetes Polycystic ovary syndrome

Risk factors (II)

Type 1 Genetics Environment Presence of damaging immune

system cells Race Geography

Type II – symptoms

Frequent urination Thirst Extreme hunger Unusual weight loss Fatigue

Type I – symptoms

All the symptoms of Type II are applicable

Frequent infections Blurred vision Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal Tingling/numbness on feet/hands

Complications

Cardiovascular disease Neuropathy Nephropathy Eye damage Foot damage Just to name a few

What you can do!

Put shoes by the door Body scan after shower Prepare emergency snacks Put a tag on gym bag Make insulin work for your life style Power up your diet – ADA super foods Drink some water See your doctor regularly