DiabetesAbbie, Cassie, Marie, and Leanna

Diabetes Diabetes is a disorder in which the

pancreas does not properly produce insulin and the cells do not recognize it.

Type 1: Usually found in children and young adults due to passing down from parent to children.

Type 2: Developed over time through bad health practices and unhealthy lifestyles.

Cardiovascular System When blood glucose levels become high,

it can damage the blood vessels. This affects the cardiovascular system

because it makes it harder for blood to circulate through the body.

This can cause a tingling sensation in the legs from lack of blood.

Digestive System Can cause gastroparesis. A disorder affecting individuals with

type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Affects people by taking too long to

empty stomach contents.

Immune System Causes immune system to destroy

insulin producing cells within the pancreas.

Lowers immune response. More susceptible to infections.

Nervous System Can cause diabetic neuropathies, family

of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. Loss of feeling in extremities. Nerve damage to digestive tract, heart,

and sex organs. Peripheral neuropathy, autonomic

neuropathy, poximal neuropathy, and focal neuropathy.

Respiratory System Adversely affect breathing. Ketoacidosis and kussmaul breathing,

high levels of blood glucose accompanied by high levels of ketones in the blood.

Urinary System If there is an access of glucose in the

blood the kidneys will clean it out and create urine.

High blood glucose levels can promote bacterial growth which will raise the chances of an UTI.

Can cause kidney damage and nerve damage.

Conclusion Diabetes can affect all systems of the

body and can create life threatening disorders that should always be monitored.