Complications of Diabetes mellitus

Complications of Diabetes mellitus

Long term complications can result from all types of diabetes. However, this may take long to develop (10 to 20 years) and for those who have not bothered to diagnose the condition before that period, this could be the first symptoms. Long term complications are related to damaged blood vessels.

Role of food on the development of Diabetes mellitus

Role of food on the development of Diabetes mellitus

Food plays a pivotal role in influencing the development of diabetes mellitus. There are certain foods that are commonly found on the market that may pose a great risk to your health if care is not taken. It is believed that diabetes affects over 23 million people across United States. 8% of the entire population has problems with their pancreas either producing low levels of insulin or the insulin produced is not efficiently utilized to check the blood sugar levels in the body. Therefore, feeding on a health diet can help you take good control of the blood sugar in your body and also help one to improve on eye, endocrine and heart health systems.

Risk factors of Diabetes mellitus

Risk factors of Diabetes mellitus

Risk factors of Diabetes mellitus

Different types of diabetes mellitus have different risk factors. In type 1 of the diabetes mellitus the following factors influence the development of this condition:

·        Hereditary: In a family that one close relative suffers from diabetes, chances of another family member developing the same ranges from 10 to 15 percent.

·        Proteins derived from the cow’s milk: consuming cow’s milk in the early stages of your childhood can expose you to the risk of developing this condition.

·        Childhood or fetal viral infections

·        High blood pressure during the expectancy period ( Preeclampsia) can lead to the baby developing type 1 diabetes.

·        Birth weight that is above 9.9 pounds

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases associated with metabolism whereby the victim exhibits a high level of blood sugar. This condition may be triggered by the inability of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin or when the cells do not show any response to the quantity of the produced insulin.

Acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis

Based on the recent statistical report by the World Health Organization, there are 2,834 reported deaths in the United States alone, caused by acute pancreatitis. It is continually growing through the years and is posing a major health concern among people.

Acute pancreatitis is the medical term generally reserved for the acute inflammation of the pancreas. About 80% of hospital admissions for acute pancreatitis are attributed to alcoholism and biliary tract disease.