subject: Common Types of Diabetes that You Should Know [print this page] Sometimes the condition of diabetes may be confusing as well as frightening. It is very necessary to understand the type of diabetes so that one can deal this problem easily and properly so that a person may feel better, both physically and emotionally. It is very necessary for a diabetic person to take and treat this condition seriously even their condition is fine. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and it is characterized by difficulties with processing glucose. It results in an elevation in blood sugar as well as other related health problems. Basically there are three main types of diabetes - type1 diabetes, type2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Though symptoms and potential risks are very common but treatment plans for the various types of diabetes are very different.
Sometimes type 1 diabetes is also known as "insulin-dependent diabetes". In this condition the immune system attacks the cells which are responsible for generating insulin. Insulin is a compound which is necessary for digesting glucose. Person suffering from type1 diabetes must take insulin accordingly after monitoring their level of blood glucose in order to treat properly the disease. To make patients healthier in general, some change in life style is also recommended. Almost 10-15% of diabetics suffer from this type of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is related with the development of insulin resistance. In this condition the body suddenly requires more insulin to process glucose than it can produce. The main cause of this type of diabetes may be genetic and life style factors, being overweight etc can put a person at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This condition can be treated with the change in lifestyle and sometimes with the help of medication as well.
The third type of diabetes is related with the gestational diabetes which arises in pregnant mothers. Usually this condition is diagnosed quickly as the women remain in continuous observation by a doctor. Some women may develop gestational diabetes late in pregnancy also. Usually this form of diabetes disappears after the delivery of the baby. Women who suffer from gestational diabetes have 40 to 60 percent chances to develop type2 diabetes. You have to maintain a reasonable body weight and you have to remain physically active to prevent development of type2 diabetes.
It is very necessary for a diabetic person to keep their blood sugar under control. If level of blood glucose is controlled properly then it will minimize the risk of complications.
