Diabeteshttp://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/general11.htm

1. Diabetes

• Group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both.

2. Type I Diabetes

• Body’s immune system destroys the body’s ability to produce insulin• Must take insulin daily• Most serious

3. Type II Diabetes

• 90-95% of all diabetes• Cells do not use insulin properly• Can be controlled with diet &

physical activity

4. Gestational Diabetes

• Glucose intolerance during pregnancy

5. Insulin

• Produced naturally by the pancreas• Can be taken by injection or pump

6. Glucose

• Blood sugar

7. Dialysis

• Process to remove waste & water from the blood (kidneys)

8. Symptoms of Diabetes

Thirst

8. Symptoms of Diabetes, cont.

Frequent Urination

8. Symptoms of Diabetes, cont.

Constant Hunger

8. Symptoms of Diabetes, cont.

Weight Loss

8. Symptoms of Diabetes, cont.

Blurred Vision

8. Symptoms of Diabetes, cont.

Constant Fatigue

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes

Blindness

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Heart & Blood Vessel Disease

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Stroke

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Kidney Failure

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Amputations

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Nerve Damage

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Complications during Pregnancy

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Birth Defects

9. Long Term Complications of Diabetes, cont.

Death

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes

Obesity

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes, cont.

Lack of Physical Activity

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes, cont.

Cigarette Smoking

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes, cont.

Lack of Nutritionally Balanced Diet

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes, cont.

Age (Over 45)

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes, cont.

Family History

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes, cont.

Ethnicity

10. Risk Factors for Diabetes, cont.

Pregnancy

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