Diabetes Information
Welcome to Diabetes Sources, where we've collected some of the most important and relevant information on a widespread global health issue, that of diabetes. We'll provide some information and answers to common questions as well as news and articles. We've collected a lot of the information you need as well as links to great partners for diabetes information, testing equipment, or treatment. We update these listings regularly so check back often.
Diabetes Sources Statistics
Diabetes is one of most prevalent conditions and diseases around the world, with around 200,000,000 (200 million) people who are sufferers. Ironically, it is found in wealthier and more development countries versus more third world countries. Since there is a strong correlation between a rich diet with less exercise, it is often associated as a "disease of affluence." In the United States alone, of those over the age of 60, an alarming percentage of nearly 20% and 1/5 of that population has some form of diabetes.
Diabetes Information
Diabetes, or more specifically and medically, diabetes mellitus refers to a specific set of body disease condition where level amount of glucose in the bloodstream is unable to be regulated by the body. Usually, glucose in the blood serves the purpose to be transported around the body and to be used by body cells as energy. Glucose is especially important the function of the heart, organs, and brain.
There are some signs and symptoms that may suggest a problem with blood sugar levels and a probable need for a screening for diabetes. Some of these include:
- an increased need or thirst for water and liquids
- an increased need and frequency for urination need, especially nocturia, which refers to nighttime urination
- frequent and extreme fatique or a sense of tiredness
- unrelated weight loss
- muscle atrophy or wasting away
Diabetes is also associated with a variety of related symptoms, which are correlated with having the disease of diabetes. These include:
- blurry or unclear vision
- having thrust regularly
- overall itchiness throughout the body (general)
- wounds that heal slowly
Watching your level of exercise and physical activity as well as being watchful of your diet and food intake is important for your health. As always, consult a doctor or physician for any issues pertaining to your health or medicine.
