MODY Diabetes Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) was primarily the result of a defect in the beta cell function due to mutations in six genes. Therefore in all MODY forms insulin secretion is disturbed. Approximately one to two percent of diabetics suffer from a MODY. This symptoms that are typically found in type 2 diabetes, experience in younger patients before the age of 25. Most of these young patients are not overweight, as is often the case with Type 2 diabetes. In addition, in a MODY no autoantibodies are usually detectable, which are typical sign of a type ...
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Type 3 Diabetes
Type 3 Diabetes The term type 3 diabetes summarizes various forms of Diabetes Mellitus, which can not be clearly assigned to the “classical” foam of Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes. Type 3 is usually based on a destruction of pancreatic tissue by other diseases and a resulting lack of Insulin Hormone. However, it can also have a variety of other causes. type 3 diabetes occur very rarely. Causes And Types Of Type 3 Diabetes Causes of type 3 diabetes are following: Injury to the pancreas (Pankreopriver Diabetes) Genetic changes Hormonal causes Viral infections Injury to the Pancrease (Pankreopriver...
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Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes develops symptoms over a longer period of time and therefore Type 2 diabetes makes no complaints for long time. Therefore it remains undetected for long time. Type 2 diabetes is only detected when it has already triggered consequences, such as a stroke or heart attack. Typical symptoms are following Frequent Urination Diabetics faces problem of frequent urination. The excess glucose is excreted in the urine (called Renal threshold). The sugary urine draws more water than normal urine. Strong Thirst Feelings An increased urination may lead to water shortage as a result affected...
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Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes The diabetes type 2 treatment aims to stop the blood glucose levels between 80 and 120 mg / dl. Only the consequent reduction in blood sugar can prevent the severe sequelae of type 2 diabetes. HbA1c value is determined to monitor the therapeutic success at regular intervals. The target value is approximately in the range of 6.5 to 7.5 percent. In older people, where appropriate, a target of 8.0 percent is also still tolerable. Also several co-morbidities such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity must be necessarily treated as well in order to positively influence the...
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Causes Of Type 2 Diabetes If a Type 2 diabetes arises, different causes or triggers come together. So far known factors are heredity, obesity and lack of exercise, insensitivity to insulin, impaired insulin secretion and impaired production of certain gut hormones. Hereditary Predisposition As with type 1 diabetes a genetic predisposition must be present in type 2 diabetes. But without triggering factors like overweight and sedentary lifestyle, this genetic trait would not come to light. Both are caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Type 2 diabetes occur in children and adolescents. Insulin Resistance Obesity and lack of exercise cause a type...
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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease, which leads to elevated blood glucose levels. The type 2 diabetes (diabetes) is the most common form of diabetes. It accounts for about 90 percent of all diabetes cases. Cause an insufficient insulin action in the body cells. This cannot get enough glucose from the blood into the tissue – the sugar concentration in the blood rises. A lifestyle change can often ameliorate the disease. Long term high blood sugar level damages blood vessels and nerves. This can cause numerous organ problems. Sequelae of diabetes, for example, heart...
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis The ketoacidosis is a dangerous metabolic derangement, which is triggered by insulin deficiency. Undetected and untreated, ketoacidosis can develop a life-threatening diabetic coma. Ketoacidosis occurs mainly in people with type 1 diabetes. The hormone insulin has the function to smuggle dextrose (glucose) from the blood into the body cells. There, the sugar is needed for energy production.In the absence of insulin, the cells start break down of fat as a substitute. This produces acidic metabolites, so-called ketone bodies. These accumulate in the blood and can lead to acidification, an acidosis. That’s way we called ketoacidosis. In type 1...
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Causes Of Type 1 Diabetes The causes of type 1 diabetes are known only partially. It is known that type 1 diabetes is a polygenic disease, in which many different genes are involved in the development. So far, more than 20 disease-related loci are known. Genetic Causes The risk of developing type 1 diabetes, is highest in people with a family history, which already carrying a defected gene which is responsible for causing Type 1 diabetes. Almost ten percent of Type 1 diabetes have family history. Almost 20 different type of gene mutations are associated with Type 1 diabetes. A...
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Symptoms Of Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is developing much faster than a type 2 diabetes, often within a few weeks. For this reason, he makes himself almost always noticeable with typical symptoms. Especially increased thirst, urination, fatigue and an increased rate of infection are often present. Symptoms occur when a large part of the islet cells in the pancreas is destroyed. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes are following: Acetone Like Smell In Breath Exclusively for type 1 diabetes, smell of acetone is felt in breath of patient, which is reminiscent of overripe fruit. Sufficient sugar cannot reach in...
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Treatment Of Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is base on an absolute insulin deficiency, which is why patients use insulin throughout his life. Previously often bovine and porcine insulin was injected but now only artificially produced insulin is used. Patients should always carry a blood glucose meter and insulin syringes with him. Nutritionists and dietitians clarify that what is impact of their lifestyle and diet on disease. Diabetes Education Type 1 diabetes patient should visit specific diabetes education system immediately after the diagnosis. Here they learn the carbohydrate content of different foods and estimate how much insulin a body...
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