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Chronic Disease- Diabetes

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How many types of Diabetes exist?

There are 3 types of diabetes.

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What are the 3 types of diabetes?

Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes

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What is the cause of type 1 diabetes?

a poor diet

an autoimmune condition, the body fails to produce insulin

lack of exercise

high cholesterol

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What is the cause of type 2 diabetes?

This type of illness is caused by lifestyle choices, especially diet and exercise.

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How does Gestational diabetes occur?

This happens when the body cannot meet the demand for insulin production during pregnancy

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When does type 1 diabetes develop?

It is usually developed in childhood or adolescence, but can happen at any time.

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When does type 2 diabetes develop?

This type typically develops in adults, though children are begin diagnosed with type 2 because of obesity.

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When does Gestational Diabetes develop?

Usually during the 24-28th weeks of pregnancy, but it often goes away after pregnancy.

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Who is at risk for type 1?

People who have a family history of type 1 diabetes are at risk.

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Who is at risk for type 2?

Anyone who is obese or inactive is at risk for type 2 diabetes. Hispanics and African Americans are at greater risk than other groups.

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What are the general symptoms of diabetes?

They include excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision

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What is the treatmeat for type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetics must receive insulin injections to manage their blood sugar.

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What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes?

Lifestyle changes, oral medication, and sometimes insulin injections

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What is the treatment for Gestational Diabetes?

Treatment for gestational diabetes may include monitoring blood sugar levels, following a special diet, exercising regularly

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What happens to the baby in Gestational Diabetes?

The baby can grow larger than average, may be born with low blood sugar, or may have poorly developed lungs.

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Which type of diabetes can be prevented?

type 1

none

type 2

gestational diabetes

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