Diabetes
Congenital Conditions
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a conditions in which the body does not produce enough insulin that results in high sugar levels. They're are two types of diabetes, type one and type two. Type 1 diabetes is when the body produces no insulin whereas type 2 the body does not produce insulin properly.
Causes and Effects
Main Causes include
- Genetics
- Poor diets
- Obesity
Effects
- Problems with growth and development
- Possible episodes of ketoacidosis( if levels always high)
- Delayed puberty
Prevention and Detection
Prevention
- Physical activity
- Reduction of sweets and fats
Detection
- Blood test (FPG)
Symptoms and Treatment
Symptoms include
- Hungry of thirty a lot
- Peeing a lot
- Blurred vision
Treatment
- No cure
- Insulin injections
- Pills
- Lifestyle change
Bibliography
"Type 1 Diabetes." Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes.co.uk © 2016 Diabetes Digital Media Ltd, n.d. Web. 10 May 2016.
"Type 2 Diabetes in Children." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 12 May 2016.