DIABETES MELLITUS

 

A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus  is suggested when the fasting whole blood sugar or glucose level  is 5.7mmol/L or more or random blood glucose taken two hours after a meal or 75g glucose load (1.7g/kg body weight in children),is 7.8mmol/L or more.

 

                                                Three common forms of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes – Formally called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile diabetes

Type 2 diabetes – Formally called non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or maturity onset diabetes

Gestational diabetes –Diabetes developing during pregnancy in a previously non-diabetic individual

WHAT IS DIABETES?

Is a disease which develops when glucose or sugar builds up in the body. When food is eaten, it is changed into simple sugar. The main simple sugar is glucose. Glucose is the body’s main fuel for energy      normally after eating, glucose is used right away for energy. Glucose that is not used right away is moved or stored into body tissues such as the liver and muscles for later use.

For example, when a meal is missed or delayed, stored glucose is moved back into the blood to be used for energy. Over time, if more food is eaten than needed for energy, the stored glucose will turn into fatty tissue causing the person to gain weight.

Insulin is a hormone made by a gland called the pancreas which lies behind the stomach. Insulin is necessary for life. It helps the body to make proper use of glucose.

Usually in diabetes, the body is not making enough insulin or the insulin does not work properly. This causes the glucose to build up in the blood. When there is too much glucose in the blood, the kidneys pass some into the urine. Normally, there should be no glucose in the urine. Glucose in the blood causes extra water to pass from the body into the urine. This results in the frequent passing of large amounts of urine which leave the person thirsty and dry.

CAUSES OF DIABETES

Defect in the action or secretion of insulin

Environmental factors e.g. excessive calorie intake and lack of physical activity

Genetic factors e.g. Family history, Ethnicity, health etc. Frankly speaking there is no common diabetes cause that fits every type of diabetes. The reason there is no defined diabetes caused is because the causes of diabetes vary depending on the individual and the type. For instance; the cause of type 1 diabetes vary considerably from the causes of gestational diabetes. Similarly, the cause of type 2 diabetes are distinct from the causes of type 1 diabetes.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES

No recognizable symptoms in many individuals

Passage of large amounts of urine

Thirst and excessive drinking of water

Unexplained weight loss

Blurred vision

Recurrent boils

Recurrent itching of the vulva

Symptoms related to chronic complications such as ‘pins and needles’ sensation or numbness in the hands and or feet, foot gangrene, poor vision.

SIGNS OF DIABETES

No signs in most patients

Lack of sensation in feet or hands

Foot gangrene

Impaired visual acuity

Cataract

Retinal changes

COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES

High blood glucose levels over a long period results in chronic complications such as:

Blindness

Kidney failure

Nerve damage

Strokes

Heart attacks

Fertility or pregnancy-related problems

Limb gangrene leading to amputation of the limb

These complications can be prevented through periodic reviews as well as eye and foot examinations accompanied by appropriate investigations

Diabetic coma

Hypogycaemia

SIMPLE TEST AT EARLY STAGES

Taste of sugar in the urine

Urine passed attracts insects such as ants

Use for laboratory analysis and also blood for fasting blood sugar (FBS) or random blood sugar (RBS)

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Promotes wound healing and prevents amputation.

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