Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a serious condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not high enough to diagnose diabetes. Those who have pre-diabetes almost always develop type 2 diabetes.
Pre-diabetes does not only affect adults, it can also affect adolescent males and females aged 12 through 19. Having pre-diabetes does not necessarily mean that you will develop type 2 diabetes but it is very likely if no action is taken. With the help of maintaining a nutritiously balanced diet, managing your blood glucose and engaging in physical activity, the affected can bring their blood glucose levels back to normal and avoid developing type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (previously known as Juvenile diabetes) is a form of diabetes which most commonly affects children and young adults but can also develop in matured adults. Persons with this type of diabetes produce no insulin to support his/her daily intake of food. As a result, the affected must receive daily injections of insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Without insulin, sugar (glucose) in the blood cannot be converted to energy to be used by the cells of the body, and so the end result is high blood sugar also known as Hyperglycemia. Long-term health problems are evident if this condition is left untreated. Living with type 1 diabetes can be challenging but all hope is not lost. Learning as much as you can about this type of condition can help you to stay healthy and avoid any complications by monitoring blood sugar levels and routinely taking insulin or other medication as prescribed.
Some of the signs and symptoms are: frequent urination along with increased thirst, fatigue, weight lost, extreme hunger even though you may have just eaten and feel bloated, and blurred vision.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population. Those who have type 2 diabetes produce insufficient insulin and may be incapable of utilizing the insulin made by his/her body.
The signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes include: flu-like symptoms; red, swollen, tender gums; weight fluctuations; slow-healing sores and some women may have frequent bladder or vaginal infections; nerve damage; and blurred vision. Some risk factors are: being overweight; family history; inactivity; and women who developed gestational diabetes during their pregnancy. In terms of treatment, some affected by type 2 diabetes can keep it under control by balancing their blood sugar and engaging in adequate exercise alone, while others may require medication in addition to lifestyle changes.
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