Diabetes

In the stomach carbohydrates are broken down into glucose. That glucose then moves to the blood streams. And, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin allows glucose to move into cells to release energy. For every glucose is insulin. When glucose and insulin levels are uneven people develop diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin producing beta- cells in the pancreas are destroyed, so no insulin is produced. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and travel to cells, but can't get in without insulin. So, glucose level rises, to lower this level the kidneys remove the glucose. 

Symptoms/ Reactions:

• Thirsty
• Genital itching
• Slow healing
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue 
• Weight loss
• Urination

Treatment:

Insulin

Type 2 Diabetes

There is not enough insulin or insulin is not working properly due to over weight/ obesity. Carbohydrates are broken down to glucose and moves into blood stream. The pancreas produces insulin, but not all of the insulin can get  through cells because  they are filled with fat. Glucose and insulin begin to build up and both glucose and insulin levels rise. 

Symptom/ Reactions:

• Thirsty
• Genital itching
• Slow healing
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue 
• Weight loss
• Urination

Treatment:

Dieting, physical activity and medication. 

Diabetes Animation

Links:

Diabetes 1

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001350/

Diabetes 2

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001356/