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Sometimes, our definition of diabetes is limited to fluctuating sugar levels. In reality, it is much more than just that! Let's make science our friend this week and really understand what happens.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body regulates blood sugar (glucose), which is essential for energy. In a healthy body, the pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter cells. However, in people with diabetes, this process is disrupted. In type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t produce insulin, while in type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough.
When blood sugar levels remain high over a long period, it can lead to serious complications. For example, excess glucose in the bloodstream can damage blood vessels and nerves, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. The kidneys, which filter waste from the blood, can also be affected, leading to kidney disease or even failure. Diabetic retinopathy is another complication, where the blood vessels in the eyes are damaged, potentially leading to vision loss.
Nerve damage, known as neuropathy, is common in people with diabetes and can cause pain, tingling, or loss of feeling, particularly in the hands and feet. Glucology’s diabetic foot care solutions, such as Glucology foot sleeves, are designed to promote circulation and protect sensitive feet from injury, helping reduce the risk of complications like infections or amputations.
Managing diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels, following a balanced diet, exercising, and using tools like Glucology’s blood glucose meters, CGM patches, and insulin travel cases to stay on track. By adopting a proactive approach and using the right diabetes accessories, long-term health risks can be minimised.
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Interesting article.I have been a diabetic since the age of 4, I am now 76. Seen many changes.
I found the film very interesting. Have had Type2 for 46yrs and did not really understand it till now. Am managing quite well except no matter what I try I can’t lose the weight.
This is an excellent video explaining the 2 different types of diabetes- thank you
It would be wonderful if you could do a second video on the emotional scars of living with type 1 diabetes 😊
Very informative I have type 2 for 20yrs but am managing quite well.74yrs old.
Being a diabetic is interesting
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Thanks for the article Diabetes and the Human Body. As many of us develop T1D in adulthood, sometimes via LADA, and most juvenile diabetics now survive as adults, I question the claim that it is mostly a disease of the under-40s. I already read the mail from DAust., Diabetes UK, the American D Association and e other US groups, I look forward to any IBD articles having different content.
Robert Steadman,
Melbourne