Are You at Risk for Diabetes? by Renee Kennedy

Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot properly

produce or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that turns

the foods you eat into energy. If your body cannot turn

food into energy, not only will your cells be starved for

energy, you will also build up glucose (sugar) in your

blood. This will lead you to have "high blood glucose

levels." Over years, the high blood glucose level can

damage major organs like your heart, eyes, and kidneys.

Types of Diabetes:

Type 1 Diabetes is caused by a total lack of insulin that,

in turn, produces high blood glucose levels. Type 1 is

most often is seen in children, but can develop in adults.

If you have Type 1, your health care provider might

recommend scheduled, nutritious meals, exercise,

medication, and frequent blood sugar level tests.

Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body does not

produce enough insulin or cannot properly use insulin.

This is the most common type. The treatment may be

similar to Type 1.

Pre Diabetes or Borderline Diabetes may occur

before a Type 2 diagnosis. Blood glucose levels will

be higher than normal. Good nutrition and exercise

may be recommended by your health care provider as

treatment for pre diabetes. Even a slightly high blood

sugar level is insidious and could affect major organs

over time.

Gestational Diabetes occurs in pregnant women that have

high blood glucose levels. This type of Diabetes can harm

both Mother and baby. If you have Gestational Diabetes,

your health care provider may prescribe meal plans,

exercise, daily testing and medicine.

Risk Factors:

The exact causes of Diabetes are still unknown. However,

heredity, obesity and lack of exercise may play a role.

Here are some general risk factors:

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