Al Waha Clinic

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Why is Diabetes Increasing?

All types of diabetes are increasing in prevalence. Type 2 Diabetes is increasing at the fastest rate. There are large numbers of people with silent undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes. Types of 2 diabetes are one of the major consequences of the obesity epidemic. The combination of massive changes to diet and food supply, combined with massive changes to physical activity with more sedentary work and less activity, means most population are seeming more Type 2 diabetes. Genes also play a part with higher risk of Type 2 diabetes in Chinese, South Asians, Indians, Pacific islander.

Management of Diabetes:

Early diagnosis, optimal treatment and effective ongoing support and management reduce the risk of diabetes related complications.

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Is Diabetes a serious disease?

It is the leading cause of blindness in working-age and is a leading cause of kidney failure and dialysis, It Increases the risk of heart attack and stroke by up to four times, It is a major cause of limb amputation, affects mental health, as well as physical health, Depression, anxiety, and distress, occurs in more than 30% of all people with diabetes. The potential complications are the same for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and include Heart Attack, Stroke, Kidney disease, Limb amputation, Depression, Anxiety, and Blindness.

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Gestational Diabetes: It develops in pregnant women who have never had diabetes. If you have gestational diabetes, your baby could be at higher risk for health problems. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after your baby is born but increases your risk for Type 2 diabetes later in life. Your baby is more likely to have obesity as a child or teen and more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life too.

Common Symptoms:

Being more thirsty than normal, Passing more urine, feeling tired and lethargic, Always feeling hungry, Having cuts that heal slowly, Itchy skin infections, Blurred Vision, Unexpected weight loss (Type 1), Gradually putting on weight, Mood swing, Headache, Feeling dizzy, Leg cramps.

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Type 2 Diabetes: Your body does not use insulin well and cannot keep blood sugar at a normal level. About 90% of people with diabetes have Type 2. It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults (but now more and more in children, teens, and young adults). You may not notice any symptoms, so it is important to get your blood sugar tested if you are at risk. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating healthy food, and being active.

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Types of Diabetes:

There are three main types of diabetes. Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant)

1. Type 1 diabetes: It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake) that stops your body from making insulin. Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes often develop quickly. It is usually diagnosed in children, teens, and young adults. If you have Type 1 diabetes, you need to take insulin every day to survive. Currently, no one knows how to prevent Type 1 diabetes.

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DIABETES MELLITUS
What is Diabetes?

When someone has diabetes, their body can’t maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and release into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let the blood sugar into your body cells for use as energy. If you have diabetes, your body either don’t make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes. When there is not enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over there it can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney diseases.

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