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
s-cures