Contest alert! Awareness about diabetes

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What do you understand by the term diabetes

Diabetes is a serious disease that occurs when your blood sugar level is too high. In the world today, diabetes is a known disease which has caused so Much harm and death to many people and as such it is seen as a very dangerous disease. Most times people don't know how they got diabetes or what they did to have it, but to be on a safe side it is best we all know and have knowledge about the disease so as to prevent any more harm and my post is aimed at achieving that goal stay tuned.


Diabetes is a metabolic disorder which is identified by an increase in ones sugar level and this disease is developed when the pancreas does not make enough insulin or any at all, diabetes affects people of all ages both the young and old and most times it is a chronic(lifelong) disease. Diabetes are of different forms and types but the two major from of diabetes include

Type 1 diabetes

This type of diabetes is known as autoimmune disease in which case for an unknown reason the immune system attacks insulin that produce cells in your pancreas. This type of diabetes Usually affect 10% of people and it is usually diagnosed in children and young adult.

Type 2 diabetes

This is the most common type of diabetes in which your body doesn't have enough insulin or your body cells does not respond normally to insulin. This diabetes is usually found in adult, but children also may have it as well if not prevented.

what are the causes of diabetes

Diabetes are caused by different factor depending on your genetic makeup, family history, health and environment factors and ethnicity. There is no common cause of diabetes that fit all the type of diabetes because they vary depending on the individual and type of diabetes. Some common cause of diabetes are :

• autoimmune cause

• unhealthy eating habit or bad diet

• family history

• obesity etc.

How can we prevent diabetes

Diabetes is a serious disease which must be prevented and controlled and as such we must take certain steps to prevent it. Some steps taken to prevent this Disease are :

• weight loss

• eat healthy diet

• do regular exercise

• stop smoking

• have a healthy weight

• avoid drinking alcohol

• go for regular check up so as to know your blood sugar level.

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Give suggestion on how to improve health care of diabetes patients

Diabetic patient needs to have proper health care as it helps increase their life span. Some ways we can help in Improving the health care of diabetics patients is by always being there for them. Most people who has this disease might be depressed due to the thought of knowing he or she has diabetes but when we go around and talk to them and keep them active and company it reduce the depression thereby improving their health, Taking medication as prescribed by the doctor is another way of improving ones health on diabetes and lastly always be aware of your blood sugar as this will help you to know what to do and what to eat.


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