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Diabetes is generally recognized with two types of test that are blood and urine test. The blood test is done in three ways and in Urine test shows glucose content in the Urine.
The three mentioned types of blood test are
Fasting blood glucose test or FPGT - diagnosed if blood sugar level is over 123mg/dL
Oral glucose tolerance test- diagnosed if blood glucose level is above 200mg/dL
Random plasma glucose test- diagnosed if blood glucose level is above 200mg/dL
If a person is diagnosed with diabetes, the first question which appears to his mind is what are the food items he needs to avoid and what are food items he needs to take. This question is very much relevant as diabetes is a metabolic condition. Here it is related to energy, as food we eat is converted to energy.
The foods that are diabetic person needs to avoid are simple carbohydrates which are easily converted to glucose in the body. In place of it he needs to take content which are rich in complex carbohydrates, which remains in the body and converts slowly to glucose. He/ she needs to avoid vegetables rich in starch.
The foods which are more suitable for diabetic persons should be rich in fiber content. Examples of fruits and vegetables which are rich in fiber content are Broccoli, pumpkin, peas, beans, spinach, apples, bananas and dry fruits like apricots, dates and raisins.
What are symptoms of diabetes?
The symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increase in appetite, increase urination, numbness in feet and hands, blurry vision.
Diabetes is defined as condition when there is high amounts of blood glucose level. This high level of sugar content is harmful to the human body. This condition is known as glucose toxicity. The cause of diabetes is due to stop in production of insulin or the insulin produced is not enough for the body or the cells do not react to insulin produced.
Diabetes causes and its types.
Diabetes is mainly classified in two major types. Type 1 or Juvenile diabetes. Type 2 or Adult onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is due to stop in production of insulin, which mainly because of autoimmune system of the body. The autoimmune system destroys the beta cells of pancreas which are secretion of insulin. It is more prominent among young adults or teenagers.
Type 2 diabetes or adult onset diabetes is due to cells not reacting with the insulin or the insulin produced is not enough.
The main reasons for both the types of diabetes is age, lack of exercise, and obesity.
