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| Saturday, November 27, 2010 |
| Different type Diabetes |
Diabetes is characterized by an increased rate of glucose in the blood, which can cause complications in many organs. This disease can result from genetic and environmental factors acting in concert. There are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2.
Diabetes by the Numbers glucose normally oscillates constantly between 0.50 and 1.50 g per liter of blood. At what value can we talk about diabetes? What is the role of glucose in the body? How many people are living in France and worldwide? ... Discover all the numbers of diabetes.
The different types of diabetes *
Type 1 or 2 diabetes reflects an abnormally high glucose in the blood. This anomaly is due to insufficient or improper use of insulin. Without proper treatment, it can cause serious complications. Discover the causes of these diseases.
The childhood diabetes
Diabetes enfantL'augmentation the number of diabetics affects all age groups. Contrary to popular belief, most kids are not spared. During the past ten years, has 75% of patients and more before the age of 4 years. Discover the essentials of diabetes in children.
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Demystifying the myths about diabetes
World Diabetes Day 2008
Misconceptions about diabèteLa World Diabetes Day, organized by the International Diabetes Federation and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) takes place Nov. 14. Like the 2007, it is devoted to children and adolescents with diabetes, whose number is increasing, like the entire population |
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| Wednesday, November 17, 2010 |
| Advice to people with Diabetes |
Hygiene and dental treatment
Dental and diabètiqueIl should brush their teeth at least twice a day, but preferably after each meal. The dental floss complete brushing by removing plaque and food particles that can remain between teeth and around gums. Since saliva is found less in the mouth and then contributes less to natural cleaning, meticulous oral hygiene is so important.
Periodontal disease may achieve an advanced level without necessarily that we feel pain or the gums start to bleed. Regular visits to the dentist, preferably every three months, are then recommended to detect any signs of gingivitis or periodontitis, but also dental caries.
If your gums bleed abnormally when brushing teeth, it is important to consult your dentist promptly. In addition, the dentist should be aware of any major changes in the mouth, like a bad taste, lack of saliva, or the presence of white patches on the tongue.
It is important, during a visit to the dentist, to update his medical history, and to notify the state of his diabetes. More if you suffer from periodontal disease, it is important to talk to her doctor.
With few exceptions, people with diabetes can receive dental treatment as anyone. Dentists recommend appointments short and taken in the morning. We must also take insulin and meals if so as they do normally without changes.
Diabetes and Oral Health
People with diabetes should pay special attention to their oral hygiene because they are more prone to certain assignments. The oral complications of diabetes are the major infection and dry mouth. Together they can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and delayed healing after surgery.
When these problems are diagnosed in haste, it may help the regression of these symptoms. But if you wait too long, the changes of the disease may be irreversible.
Dry mouth
Xerostomia is defined by a state of dryness in the mouth caused by a lack of saliva, or lack of saliva production by the salivary glands. In people with diabetes, the increase of sugar in saliva leads to a decrease in the amount of it in the mouth.
Having dry mouth can lead to complications such as tooth decay, because saliva helps to clean teeth naturally. In addition, a lack of moisture leads to the formation of ulcers, fungal infections and difficulty wearing dentures (dentures and partials). One of the best ways to treat xerostomia is to drink water more frequently. But in some severe cases, drug therapy is recommended.
Another consequence of dry mouth is a burning sensation in the mouth or tongue. It is a condition that is painful, frustrating and even sometimes described as the sensation of very hot liquid put in his mouth. If these pains are only caused by xerostomia, it must be treated as described above.
Periodontal disease
Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) are bacterial infections of the gums that can eventually reach the fibers and bone supporting the teeth. If left untreated, there can be tooth mobility, or even a possible loss of teeth.
People with diabetes are more susceptible to periodontal disease, probably because they are more likely to develop infections and take longer to heal. People who do not control their diabetes may even be suffering from these diseases, and it becomes more difficult to control the damage.
Research has shown that the relationship between diabetes and gum disease goes in both directions. Diabetes increases the risk of developing periodontal disease. But these conditions make it harder to control blood sugar in the blood in people with diabetes.
It is then very important to check the condition of his gums on a regular basis, and treating periodontal disease if you are diabetic. Dentists and periodontists also recommend a dental cleaning every three months rather than six months to remove plaque and calculus that interfere with healthy gums.
If surgery or tooth extraction is necessary, there should be a longer recovery period and follow up after surgery. Any surgery should be performed only if the level of blood sugar is well controlled. Otherwise, treatment should be delayed unless there is an infection or an abscess, which should then be treated immediately.
If you have diabetes, the most important thing is to monitor your diet and control weight by doing regular physical activity. We must also take account of its dental and oral condition, which with the help of the dentist keeps good dental health for a very long time |
| posted by chalsie @ 8:04 AM |
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| Oral Health and Diabetes |
People with diabetes should pay special attention to their oral hygiene because they are more prone to certain assignments. The oral complications of diabetes are the major infection and dry mouth. Together they can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and delayed healing after surgery.
When these problems are diagnosed in haste, it may help the regression of these symptoms. But if you wait too long, the changes of the disease may be irreversible.
Dry mouth
Xerostomia is defined by a state of dryness in the mouth caused by a lack of saliva, or lack of saliva production by the salivary glands. In people with diabetes, the increase of sugar in saliva leads to a decrease in the amount of it in the mouth.
Having dry mouth can lead to complications such as tooth decay, because saliva helps to clean teeth naturally. In addition, a lack of moisture leads to the formation of ulcers, fungal infections and difficulty wearing dentures (dentures and partials). One of the best ways to treat xerostomia is to drink water more frequently. But in some severe cases, drug therapy is recommended.
Another consequence of dry mouth is a burning sensation in the mouth or tongue. It is a condition that is painful, frustrating and even sometimes described as the sensation of very hot liquid put in his mouth. If these pains are only caused by xerostomia, it must be treated as described above.
Periodontal disease
Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) are bacterial infections of the gums that can eventually reach the fibers and bone supporting the teeth. If left untreated, there can be tooth mobility, or even a possible loss of teeth.
People with diabetes are more susceptible to periodontal disease, probably because they are more likely to develop infections and take longer to heal. People who do not control their diabetes may even be suffering from these diseases, and it becomes more difficult to control the damage.
Research has shown that the relationship between diabetes and gum disease goes in both directions. Diabetes increases the risk of developing periodontal disease. But these conditions make it harder to control blood sugar in the blood in people with diabetes.
It is then very important to check the condition of his gums on a regular basis, and treating periodontal disease if you are diabetic. Dentists and periodontists also recommend a dental cleaning every three months rather than six months to remove plaque and calculus that interfere with healthy gums. |
| posted by chalsie @ 7:57 AM |
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| Diabetes a Serioous Problem |
Diabetes is a serious health problem which precautions become a ritual. Not only must pay attention to his diet, his medication and exercise, but we must also act with caution in certain situations, such as during a visit to the dentist. In fact, when you are diabetic, there are several points to consider at its dental health in general.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease characterized by the high levels of sugar in the blood. This metabolic disorder results from an insufficient level of the hormone insulin, or failure to use it. Insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, is responsible for converting sugar into energy used by cells of the human body. Typical symptoms of diabetes are excessive urine production due to high blood glucose (blood sugar), thirst and increased fluid intake to compensate for the increase of urine, blurred vision, unexplained weight loss and fatigue.
There are two main forms of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs at a younger age, especially in early adolescence and is characterized by the complete lack of insulin production. Type 2 diabetes occurs in adults, usually over 40 years, and is characterized by insufficient production of insulin that occurs gradually. The majority of diabetics, with almost 90% suffer from type 2 diabetes. There are other rarer forms of diabetes such as gestational diabetes which occurs only when a woman is pregnant.
Complications of diabetes are very serious, including heart disease, stroke (stroke), kidney failure, blindness (blindness) or amputation. Although the disease remains incurable, a diabetic who is treated well and paid attention can live healthy long. |
| posted by chalsie @ 7:51 AM |
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| Monday, November 8, 2010 |
| Diabetes and Causes |
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classed as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism refers to the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what we eat is broken down into glucose. Glucose is a form of sugar in the blood - it is the principal source of fuel for our bodies.
When our food is digested the glucose makes its way into our bloodstream. Our cells use the glucose for energy and growth. However, glucose cannot enter our cells without insulin being present - insulin makes it possible for our cells to take in the glucose.
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas automatically releases an adequate quantity of insulin to move the glucose present in our blood into the cells, and lowers the blood sugar level.
A person with diabetes has a condition in which the quantity of glucose in the blood is too elevated (hyperglycemia). This is because the body either does not produce enough insulin, produces no insulin, or has cells that do not respond properly to the insulin the pancreas produces. This results in too much glucose building up in the blood. This excess blood glucose eventually passes out of the body in urine. So, even though the blood has plenty of glucose, the cells are not getting it for their essential energy and growth requirements.
Why is it called Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes comes from Greek, and it means a siphon. Aretus the Cappadocian, a Greek physician during the second century A.D., named the condition diabainein. He described patients who were passing too much water (polyuria) - like a siphon. The word became "diabetes" from the English adoption of the Medieval Latin diabetes.
In 1675 Thomas Willis added mellitus to the term, although it is commonly referred to simply as diabetes. Mel in Latin means honey; the urine and blood of people with diabetes has excess glucose, and glucose is sweet like honey. Diabetes mellitus could literally mean "siphoning off sweet water".
In ancient China people observed that ants would be attracted to some people's urine, because it was sweet. The term "Sweet Urine Disease" was coined.
There are three main types of diabetes:
Diabetes Type 1 - You produce no insulin at all.
Diabetes Type 2 - You don't produce enough insulin, or your insulin is not working properly.
Gestational Diabetes - You develop diabetes just during your pregnancy.
(World Health Organization)
Diabetes Types 1 & 2 are chronic medical conditions - this means that they are persistent and perpetual. Gestational Diabetes usually resolves itself after the birth of the child.
Treatment is effective and important
All types of diabetes are treatable, but Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes last a lifetime; there is no known cure. The patient receives regular insulin, which became medically available in 1921. The treatment for a patient with Type 1 is mainly injected insulin, plus some dietary and exercise adherence.
Patients with Type 2 are usually treated with tablets, exercise and a special diet, but sometimes insulin injections are also required.
If diabetes is not adequately controlled the patient has a significantly higher risk of developing complications, such as hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, and nonketotic hypersosmolar coma. Longer term complications could be cardiovascular disease, retinal damage, chronic kidney failure, nerve damage, poor healing of wounds, gangrene on the feet which may lead to amputation, and erectile dysfunction.
DIABETES STATISTICS:
In the USA - 2007
17.9m people are diagnosed with diabetes
5.7m people are undiagnosed with diabetes
57m people have pre-diabetes
186,300 (0.22%) people under 20 have diabetes
1 in every 400 to 600 under 20-year olds have Type 1 diabetes
2m adolescents have pre-diabetes
23.5m (10.7%) of those over 20 have diabetes
12.2m of those over 60 have diabetes
12m men (11.2%) have diabetes
11.5m women (10.2%) have diabetes
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