 Diabetes is a silent epidemic in our country today.
Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood
glucose. HIgh blood glucose is the result of defects in insulin production, insulin
action, or both.
Diabetes can lead to serious complications and
premature death. People with diabetes can take steps to control
the disease and lower the risk of complications.
There are some basic signs that you will experience if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. It is very important to diagnose diabetes early so that the blood sugar levels can be controlled. Unchecked diabetes can lead to serious complications including loss of limbs, nerve damage and blindness.
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According to statistics from the American
Diabetics Association, there are approximately 20.8 million adults
and children in the United States with diabetes. This is about 7% of
the population.
And, nearly 1/3 of the 20.8 million people have not even been
diagnosed.
There are 3 different types of diabetes.
1. Type 1 or insulin dependent diabetes accounts for about
5-10% of those afflicted.
2. Type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes accounts for
90-95% of those afflicted.
3. Gestational diabetes, which occurs in some women during
pregnancy, accounts for 5-10% of those afflicted.
Managing diabetes with diet and exercise is possible today. There is a lot of research and
education on the subject. Browse our site for helpful tips to
understand what causes diabetes, the serious complications that can
arise and possible solutions and even cures on the market today.
| Where
did insulin come from? |
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In 1921 a young surgeon, Frederick Banting, and his assistant,
Charles H. Best a medical student, were working in the
physiology department at the University of Toronto.
Banting made an extract of tiny pancreatic islet cells.
When these cells were injected into laboratory animals, there
was a dramatic fall in blood sugar levels. Soon after,
human patients were given the cells for treatment. Dr.
Banting received the Nobel Prize for his discovery. |
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