DIABETES

By Mikaela Currier

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES?

Type 1 Pancreas unable to produce insulin

Type 2 Unable to supply entire body with insulin

Gestational Diabetes Significant hormonal changes in pregnancy

can lead to blood sugar elevation – temporary

TYPE 1Must rely on

insulin medication

Young and Lean

13,000 diagnosed

Less common - 10%

TYPE 2 More common – 90% Glucose stays in blood

Causes serious problems with… Eyes Kidneys Nerves Heart disease and stroke

Ethnic groups- Caucasian - 6% African American/Asian American - 10% Hispanics - 15% Native Americans - 20-50%

GESTATIONAL DIABETES During Pregnancy Temporary- resolved after baby is born 25-50% - type 2 Problems for the baby:

Born with extra fat Low blood glucose right after birth Breathing problems

SYMPTOMS Type 1

Uritation Thirst Hunger Weight loss Fatigue and irritability

Type 2 All symptoms of type 1 Infections Blurred vision Slow to heal Tingling and numbness in

hands and feet Some people-no symptoms

Gestational Diabetes Thirst Increased urination High blood pressure Often no symptoms

Insulin Pump For type 1

Have to use it Used to be shots

3 – 4/day Now automatic pump

Set the amount of insulin

INSULIN INJECTION

With a Needle

INSULIN INJECTION

With a Pump

CURES

Type 1 Pancreas transplantation Islet cell transplantation Artificial pancreas development Genetic manipulation

PREVENTIONType 2

Meal Planning

Exercise

Type 1Unknown

Works Cited http://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_mellitus/page2.htm http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/110/11055/diabete

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