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Diabetes is a condition where the body does not make enough insulin or use the insulin it creates the way it should.
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π Type 1 Diabetes
Typically referred to as juvenile-onsite diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Type 1 usually occurs due to an autoimmune or genetic factor.
π Type 2 Diabetes
Adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ties more closely to lifestyle choices like diet and exercise.
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For Type 2 diabetes, the risk factors are easier to identify. Individuals with the following risk factors have a higher occurrence of Type 2 diabetes.
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Older age
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Obesity
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Family history of diabetes
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History of gestational diabetes
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Sedentary lifestyle
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Race or ethnicity
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In these cases, the patientβs blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetic.
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Type 1 symptoms usually develop quickly and occur during childhood or adolescence.
π Type 1 Symptoms
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Stomach Pains
π Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
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Type 2 Symptoms
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Increased Thirst
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Frequent Urination
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Increased Hunger
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Unexplained Weight Loss
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Increased Tiredness
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Blurred Vision
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Frequent Infections
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To diagnose diabetes, healthcare providers use fasting blood sugar tests, random blood sugar tests and glucose tolerance tests.
π Insulin is used to treat Type 1 diabetes.
π For Type 2 diabetes, changes in diet and exercise can greatly impact diabetes.
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If we discover pediatric diabetes, we partner with the right specialists to give your child the best possible treatment.
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π https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com/medical-services-castle-rock/diabetes
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