What is Diabetes?

When the food we take into our body is digested, simple sugars called glucose are released. Glucose is the main source of nutrients for all body organs. In order for cells to use glucose as energy, glucose must be transported into the cell. The hormone insulin is secreted by the pancreas, which allows glucose to be taken into the cell and stored as glycogen. Diabetes is high blood sugar that occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin. Types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes and Hidden Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is the body's inability to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar. As a result, the glucose level in the blood rises. It usually starts at a young age. Diabetic ketoacidosis can occur as a result of a lack of insulin in the body, which can lead to weight loss. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which body cells become resistant to insulin and cannot benefit from sugar in the blood.

Excess weight can be caused by genetics and stress. Excessive thirst increases the likelihood of fatigue and heart and nervous diseases in later life. Gestational diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes, is caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin as pregnancy progresses. Individuals with genetic factors may encounter this situation more easily. When the pregnancy ends, this situation usually resolves spontaneously. If it does not improve, it can turn into type 2 diabetes in the future. Hidden sugar is the situation in which the blood level of the individual is high under normal conditions, but not at a level to diagnose diabetes. It can develop into type 2 diabetes over time. Unfortunately, diabetes presents various risk factors. Family history, age, sedentary life, stress, obesity, pancreatic disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance can cause diabetes. Other diseases that diabetes may cause are cardiovascular diseases, nervous system diseases, kidney failure, diabetic foot, eye vessels and retinal diseases and erection problems.

How Is Diabetes Treated?

For the treatment of diabetes as a chronic disease, blood sugar should be kept within normal limits. Insulin therapy is appropriate for type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Oral antidiabetic treatment is provided for type 2 diabetes and latent diabetes. It is recommended to change diet and lifestyle in all types of diabetes. Our internist will assist you in diet and exercise issues, and joint decisions will be made and implemented with a dietitian when necessary.