4. A metabolic disorder of multiple aetiology
characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia or
hypoglycaemia with the disturbances of
carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.
resulting from defects in insulin secretion,
insulin action, or both is called diabetes.
Definition
5. Types of diabetes
There are two main types of
Diabetes
1. Type 1 diabetes ( insulin-
dependent diabetes)
2.Type 2diabetes
(hyperglycemia )
6. This is a form of diabetes mellitus in
which not enough insulin is produced.
The lack of insulin results in high blood
sugar levels.
Type 1 diabetes
7. In this type of diabetes the blood glucose
(sugar) levels to rise higher than normal.
Type 2 Diabetes
8. • Being very thirst
• Peeing a lot
• Blurry vision
• Being irritable
• Wounds that don't heal
• Extreme fatigue.
• Weight loss - even though you
are eating more (type 1)
• Tingling, pain, or numbness in
the hands/feet (type 2)
Symptoms
9. Diabetes causes vary depending on your
genetic makeup, family history, health
and environmental factors.
Causes of diabetes
10. The following triggers may be
involved:
1. Viral or bacterial infection.
2. Chemical toxins with in
food.
3. Unidentified component
causing autoimmune
reaction.
4. Underlying genetic
disposition.
5. Obesity.
6. Living a sedentary lifestyle.
7. Increasing age.
8. Bad diet.
12. • Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented.
However, the same healthy lifestyle
choices that help treat prediabetes,
• Type 2 diabetes can prevent by Eat
healthy foods. Choose foods lower in fat
and calories and higher in fiber
prevention
13. • Type 1 diabetes can treat by involves
insulin injections or the use of an insulin
pump, frequent blood sugar checks, and
carbohydrate counting.
• Type 2 diabetes also can treat by primarily
involves monitoring of blood sugar, along
with diabetes medications, insulin or both.
Treatment
