Diabetes: Silent Killer

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Diabetes is one of the leading cause in deaths among Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association there is said to be at least 25.8 million people in the United States with a case of diabetes. Nearly 7.0 million of these cases happen to be undiagnosed. Diabetes, also known as the silent killer, is a metabolism disorder. It is when the pancreas is not able to produce any or a certain amount of insulin. Insulin needs to be produced so that glucose can be properly transported through the body. Cells need glucose for energy and growth. A concerned nation has demanded that something be done to prevent cases of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed diabetes (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/).

Diabetes is a hazardous disease especially if it is left untreated. Diabetes can effect things such as your eyesight and blood circulation. Other complications of diabetes include kidney failure, coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Another hazardous risk of untreated diabetes include paralysis and amputation. Poor circulation in the lower limbs and other extremities result in amputation and gangrene. There is also a possible risk if suffering from a diabetic coma.

There are three types of diabetes. They are called Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. For the most part Type 1 Diabetes is usually caused by genetics or a severe childhood illness that has damaged the cells in the immune system. Type 1 diabetes is often called “juvenile diabetes“ and is commonly found in children. On the other hand Type 2 diabetes is often found in adults. There are many factors that cause Type 2 diabetes. A few of those factors are obesity and poor lifestyle decisions such as no exercise and overea...

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