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Top Diabetes Statistics in America Diabetes is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke Diabetes is an illness where the body either fails to produce enough insulin or is unable to fully utilize insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels low. It most commonly affects people later in life, which was previously known as type II diabetes before the introduction of a third classification called LADA.
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Diabetes at a Glance – The Facts You Need to Know Top Diabetes Statistics in America Diabetes is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke Diabetes is an illness where the body either fails to produce enough insulin or is unable to fully utilize insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels low. It most commonly affects people later in life, which was previously known as type II diabetes before the introduction of a third classification called LADA. 1.5 million children and adolescents have diabetes 1.5 million children and adolescents have diabetes in the US, which is an epidemic. It is an extremely serious condition that needs immediate attention. The worst part is that if they don't get diagnosed and treated, it could lead to other life-threatening conditions or diseases such as kidney failure, heart disease and blindness. According to the report by Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 in 3 African-Americans don't know they have diabetes. It will be a long process but with the current advancements in technology, we can change this situation from dire to manageable. By detecting these diabetic patients earlier and making changes in their lifestyle, we can make sure they are healthier for a longer time period of their life. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States each year Diabetes is a common autoimmune disease that affects the whole body. This condition can't be cured, but it can be controlled. With this condition, the body can't produce insulin or enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. This leads to high blood sugar levels in the bloodstream which damages many of the organs in the body including the eyes, nerves, kidneys and heart. Patients with type 1 diabetes have an absent or very low number of beta cells in their pancreas that produce insulin. Patients with type 2 diabetes are likely to have enough beta cells but these cells don't work as well as they should do for some reason such as resistance to insulin or defective machinery in these cells. What causes diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong and genetic disease. It’s caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells in your body not responding to insulin. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed during childhood or adolescence. It's caused by the pancreas not producing any insulin at all. Type 2 is more common than type 1 and it is usually diagnosed in adulthood, although it can be diagnosed at any age. Type 2 diabetes happens when a person’s body either doesn't produce enough insulin or when the body doesn't respond to insulin as well as it should. There are five major signs of diabetes:
1. increased thirst 2. increased urination 3. blurred vision 4. weight loss 5. extreme hunger that isn't relieved At Superior Compounding Pharmacy we provide diabetes medication for men, women and children in Plymouth Michigan and the surrounding areas. Call us today at 866-862-7520 for a complimentary medication consultation.
