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Diabetes...!! Major helth problem
What is Diabetes?? is a defect in the body’s ability to convert glucose (sugar) to energy. Glucose is the main source of fuel for our body.
Some times, the SUGAR is not sweet
Type 1 diabetes occurs most frequently in children and young adults, although it can occur at any age. Type 2 diabetes is much more common and accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes. Type 2 diabetes primarily affects adults,
Each Doctor visit: • Weight and blood pressure • Review all medications and supplements • Review lifestyle changes, physical activity, how you are coping with your diabetes at home and at work. • Discuss changes that may be necessary in the future. • Review problems: vision, numbness, tingling in your hands or feet, low blood sugar reactions, digestive problems, and sexual problems.
Yearly: • Complete physical exam, foot exam, creatinine, cholesterol, triglycerides, and urine microalbumin tests. • You may have an electrocardiogram and/or a stress test • Dilated eye exam by an ophthalmologist. • Referral to a diabetes educator or nutritionist • Referral to a smoking cessation program
The disease has no cure, but controls can be made yearly, quarterly, semiannual, to control the disease
Every 3-6 months: • A dental exam
