Diabetes is a condition characterized by the body's inability to properly convert food into energy. This eMedTV article discusses the different types of diabetes, lists diabetes symptoms, and offers diabetes statistics.
The three primary types of diabetes are discussed in detail in this segment of the eMedTV website. Of the types of diabetes (type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes), the most common of the diabetes types is type 2.
The causes of diabetes differ, depending on the type of diabetes involved -- type 1, type 2, or gestational. This segment of the eMedTV website explores the causes of diabetes for each of these types of the disease.
Type 2 diabetes risk factors include age, family history, an inactive lifestyle, and being overweight. This page on the eMedTV website discusses these and other type 2 diabetes risk factors, including high blood pressure and ethnicity.
Symptoms of diabetes, whether of type 1, type 2, or gestational, can include increased thirst, frequent urination, and blurred vision. This eMedTV article examines these and other symptoms of diabetes in detail, including risks if they go untreated.
Diagnosing diabetes can be done with an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) or a fasting plasma glucose test (FPG). This page on the eMedTV site describes in detail both of the tests used in diagnosing diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
In addition to explaining diabetes treatment methods, this eMedTV article offers self-management tips. The goal of treatment is to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible through diet, exercise, and, if necessary, medication.
By engaging in diabetes prevention strategies, you can prevent or delay complications related to the disease. This segment of the eMedTV archives offers several tips for diabetes prevention pertaining to diet, exercise, and lifestyle.
Diabetes complications are often serious and may include kidney damage, blindness, and lower-limb amputations. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at possible diabetes complications, such as bladder problems and dental disease.
Recent diabetes research has resulted in the development of quick-acting and long-acting insulins. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at additional advances in diabetes research, including islet transplantation and preventing kidney disease.
Diabetes statistics indicate that 20.8 million people -- 7 percent of the population -- have the disease. This page on the eMedTV website offers an in-depth look at diabetes statistics and what they tell us about the condition.
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