DiabetesBy: Mohammed MahmoudTwo types of Diabetes• Type 1 Diabetes• Type 2 DiabetesType 1 Diabetes• Immune system attacks beta cells• No energy (Glucose) can be used• Victim has no insulinproducing cells• Insulin-dependent• Chronic (livelong)disease• Only 5-10% diagnosedCauses• Scientists and doctors = not 100%• Theory:– Hereditary or Inherited Traits (Genetics)Causes• Scientists and doctors = not 100%• Theory:– Hereditary or Inherited Traits (Genetics)– Immune Systemattacks the Beta cells• Beta cellsinvading bodySymptoms• Increased production of urine• Excessive thirst• Fatigue• Loss of weight• Increased appetite• Feeling sick• Blurred vision• Reflex is slowerSymptomsIf not treated• Confusion• Fast breathing• Loss of coordination• Pain in the abdomen• Shaking• Slurred speech• UnconsciousnessShort Term Effects• Hyperglycemia high blood sugar• Hypoglycemia low blood sugar– Fast heartbeat– Cold sweats– Hunger– Numbness of the–Lightheadednesstongue and lips– Shakiness• Missing meals• Taking too much InsulinLong Term Effects• Damage to small blood vessel & nerves• Large arteries narrow down– Heart attack– Stroke– Poor circulation throughoutbody– Kidney damage– Damage eye lead to blindness– Arteries supplying blood to heart and brain• DeathSolutions•••••There is NO cure for Diabetes Type 1Pancreas TransplantationArtificial PancreasIslet Cell TransplantationInsulin Injections– Ratio of glucose/ml of insulin injected• Increase insulin amount in bodyType 2 Diabetes• Non-Insulin-dependent• Body not enoughinsulin• Cells ignore the insulin• Insulin not bringused• Insulin resistance• 90% diagnosedCauses• Physical inactivity• Unhealthy eating• Being overweightor obese• Having a family member who has Diabetes• Having high blood pressure• Having high cholesterol.Treatment••••••Eating healthier foodsRegular exerciseKeep track of blood sugar levelVisit doctor oftenPossibly taking medicineTake care of your feetSymptoms• Thirsty• Urinating more than usual• More hungry• Losing weight• Feeling very cranky• Blurred visionPrevention•••••Not smokingEating healthyExerciseKeep cholesterol and blood fat normalMaintain normal blood pressureEffects• Blindness• Visual disability• Heart disease• Kidney failureMyths“Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. ”“You can catch diabetes from someone else.”“I’ll know if I have diabetes because I’ll feel sick.”“I’ll have to eat all those horrible diabetic foods.”“I don’t have a family history of diabetes, so I won’tget it. ”“Diabetes can be cured with a diet.”“Say no to fruits.”StatisticsStatisticsBibliographyBook resourceMaron, Katherine J. Diabetes: The Ultimate Teen Guide. UnitedStates: Scarecrow P, Inc., 2004.Ministry Of Health. The Impact of Diabetes on the Health and WellBeing of People in British Columbia . British Columbia, 2005.Internet resourcesC Health. "Type 1 Diabetes." C Health. 1 Apr. 2008<http://chealth.canoe.ca/channel_condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=213&channel_id=143&relation_id=1711#Symptoms>.American Diabetes Association " Diabetes Myths.". 1 Apr. 2008<http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-myths.jsp>.Dr John. "Myths About Diabetes." Article Click. 1 Apr. 2008<http://www.articleclick.com/Article/Myths-about-Diabetes-6-mostPopular-Myths-you-should-know/962416>.Ministry Of Health. "The Impact of Diabetes." Ministry of Health.2004. 1 Apr. 2008<http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pho/pdf/phoannual2004.pdf>.Health Canada. "Type 2 Diabetes." 1 Apr. 2008 <http://www.hcsc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/diseases-maladies/diabete_e.html>.