Curing Diabetes Knowledge is Power Articles | Diabetes

By: Guy Starbuck

In the past 5 years Diabetes has increased in children as well as adults. Looking for a cure for Diabetes requires the knowledge of how Diabetes works as a disease. Diabetes is a condition in which the level of insulin in a person's body is abnormal. There are 4 types of Diabetes- Juvenile Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes or Adult onset, and Gestational Diabetes.

Juvenile Diabetes:

Juvenile Diabetes is a form which only affects children. A growing number of children have developed this disease over the past 5 years. Many physicians believe that children are developing this disease because of the lack of proper diet and exercise. With the increased use of the computer, interest in video games, and our busy lives many children are not getting the recommended diet or exercise they need to keep themselves healthy. Diabetes is becoming an epidemic among children and since Diabetes is a progressive disease it is damaging their body much sooner.

Type 1 Diabetes:

Type 1 Diabetes is a condition found in children. Type 1 Diabetes is insulin Dependant because the pancreas is not working. Most people with Type 1 insulin are diagnosed at a very young age because the sugar builds up in the blood stream and causes complications rapidly. Children who are found with Type 1 Diabetes are put on insulin and stay on it their whole life. Type 1 Diabetes only makes up 1-5% of all diabetes cases.

Type 2 Diabetes: 

Type 2 Diabetes makes up 90-95% of all diabetes cases. It is currently the most common form of Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes or other wise known as Adult onset can be brought on by many factors.

A few are:

• Genetics
• Trauma
• Obesity
• Environmental Factors
• Poor diet
• Lack of exercise

Type 2 Diabetes is caused by the trauma of the pancreas or improper function of the pancreas. The pancreas is the organ that regulates the levels of insulin in your blood. If the pancreas doesn't release enough insulin or you develop a resistance to the insulin the sugar can not be removed. The build up of blood in your blood stream can cause major damage to your body. People with Type 2 Diabetes can sometimes control their sugar levels with diet and exercise but if its not enough they often need to start with insulin or medications. Diabetes is a progressive disease and leads to kidney failure and heart attack or stroke. The diabetic often needs to be on dialysis and will need insulin regularly as the condition progresses.

Gestational Diabetes:

Gestational Diabetes is a condition that only occurs during pregnancy. It is generally inherited and shows no symptoms but is picked up in routine examination. Women with Gestational Diabetes must be carefully watched during and after pregnancy. They may require additional treatments such as medications or insulin. Normally Gestational Diabetes goes away after the woman has given birth though most doctors watch them for a while. Gestational Diabetes can be a sign to the woman forming Type 2 Diabetes later and life and should take preventive measures to help keep themselves from getting it. Exercise and diet can prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

Curing Diabetes: 

Diabetes currently has no cure. However there are preventative measures you can take if you feel you are at risk for diabetes. The best thing to do is to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. Watching your weight is another big preventative measure for Type 2 Diabetes. Learning as much as you can about Diabetes is the best way to prevent yourself from getting the disease. The American Diabetes Association believes that taking preventive measures will reduce your chances greatly from contracting Type 2 Diabetes. Staying away from carbohydrates and foods high in natural sugars is a good start.

Exercising at least 2-3 times a week will provide the exercise you need to stay fit. There is no cure for Type 1 Diabetes or prevention. Type 1 Diabetes is usually a genetic Disease  however if you have an accident and lose your pancreas then you will develop Type 1 Diabetes also.

There are many promising theories being researched every day to help cure Diabetes. They are currently investigating pancreatic cell regeneration but test are still being investigated and not available to the public. Though scientists are working hard to find a cure and hopefully we can see help come to light soon. The important thing is to stay healthy and take care of ourselves and loved ones.