The Causes And Effect Of Diabetes - 1376 Words

In the early stages of the diabetes process, the pancreas can compensate for the insulin resistance by secreting even more insulin. Eventually the body becomes completely resistant to the insulin, and there is where this disease can get very hard to manage. This process can take a couple of years and early detection and treatment can really help slow down the process. Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can also be a contributing factor. These are the main causes of type two diabetes, but there is also diabetes that can occur in specific instances. Drug induced diabetes is a diabetes that is caused by a certain drug taken to reduce inflammation. These drugs are called glucocorticoids and are taken to treat diseases like asthma or†¦show more content†¦Levels over 200 mg/dl after two hours can indicate a diabetes diagnosis. This test is harder to administer but is more precise than the fasting plasma glucose test. TREATMENT Treating diabetes generally consists of monitoring and controlling blood sugar levels. For type one diabetics this means injectable insulin as well as other lifestyle changes such as decreased sugar intake. For type two diabetes, it is more common to take an oral medication, such as Metformin, to increase insulin sensitivity. As the disease progresses most diabetics will need injectable insulin to regulate their levels. Insulin pumps can do a great job of regulating blood glucose levels by automatically pumping insulin or other medications into the bloodstream whenever needed. In addition to medication, diet and exercise are both actual treatments. With the correct combination of medication, diet, and exercise; diabetes can be manageable. Other medications may be necessary to treat the many complications and consequences of living with diabetes. Treating diabetes is an expensive endeavor for the global economy. (Hu 2011) As this epidemic grows, so does the amount of money spent on tr eating, researching, and preventing it. SYMPTOMS AND CONSEQUENCES OF DIABETES When there is a dysfunction of insulin in the body, many bodily organs get affected. The sugar in the blood cannot get into the cells of the liver, brain, muscles, or fat/ adipose tissue. The