WHAT IS DIABETES?
A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, that result from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES
- Low energy
- Extreme thirst
- Blurred vision
- Frequent urination
- Irritability
- Tingling/numbness
- Frequent infections
COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Infections, slow to heal
- Eye damage or blindness
- Foot damage
- Lower limb amputations
TWO MAIN TYPES OF DIABETES
Type 1
They make little to no insulin and will always have to supplement their insulin. They are insulin-dependent.
Type 2
They may still make some insulin, but not enough in response to the amount of sugar in their blood In some cases, it’s possible that their body no longer efficiently uses the insulin they make.
