Diabetes is also known as sugar disease in popular language. It is a chronic condition in which high values of glucose in the blood play the main role. But how do you know if you have diabetes? What are the symptoms? And what is the difference between type 1 and 2 diabetes? We provide answers to all these questions.
What is the difference between types of diabetes?
Diabetes is caused by the fact that the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, and because the insulin produced is not active enough. There are two types of diabetes:
Type 1 Diabetes
When the body no longer produces insulin, we are dealing with type 1. the condition appears early. The diagnosis is most often made in people under 40 years old, without however excluding a later diagnosis. It is a disease of the autoimmune system, which means that the body's defenses will mistakenly move against cells producing insulin in the pancreas.
Type 2 Diabetes
When the body no longer correctly assimilates insulin at the level of the cells, and after a time, the insulin production decreases, we speak of type 2. The appearance of the disease is due to both characteristics hereditary and at age. Lifestyle also has an important influence: whether to eat healthily or not, whether to move enough or not, or overweight. This form of diabetes is also called old age diabetes because it affects most people most of the time. 40 years old.
What are the symptoms that indicate the presence of type 1 or 2 diabetes?
Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes does not always have typical symptoms. By its devious development, type 2 diabetes is often detected only after years. it is estimated that about 1 in 3 people with type 2 diabetes do not know it. Although the symptoms listed below may also occur in other circumstances, they should be considered as warning signs:
- Urinate frequently
- To be very thirsty and dry mouth
- Unexplainable fatigue
- Lose weight strongly despite a normal appetite
- Wounds that heal hard
- Reduced visual ability
- Cramps, tingling or pain in the feet or legs
- Repeated fungal infections of the vagina or penis
- Repeated urinary tract infections
Also remember that many people with type 2 diabetes do not have symptoms for many years. That's why we recommend that you consult a doctor on time who, through a blood test, can determine whether or not you have diabetes. If you have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes or if you know some of the symptoms described above, talk to your general practitioner who, through a fasting blood test, will be able to determine if your blood glucose level is correct. increased.
How to live with diabetes?
The moment when the diagnosis of type 1 or 2 diabetes is made, can upset the patient. But diabetes should not prevent you from enjoying the pleasures of life. regular care will allow you to lead a normal life. It is not possible to totally cure type 1 or 2 diabetes, but you can very well reduce many symptoms.
- Move for at least 30 minutes a day, at a rate that makes your heart rate go a little above normal. Adults who want to adopt a higher intensity can also opt for 3 weekly sessions of 20 minutes of intensive physical activity.
- Omega 3: Fish contains a lot of omega 3. It is essential to keep the ratio of 5 to 1 between omega 6 and omega on one side, and fat on the other 3. While in many Westerners, this report is 20 to 1.
- Eat enough vegetables.
- By meal group, use foods from each layer of the food pyramid and respect the ratios defined between layers.
- Moderate your intake of salt and fats, especially saturated fats.
In addition to these tips, drink enough water, get some fresh air, try to eliminate the stress of your life, and sleep well. So you can prevent diabetes or keep it under control. Need more advice? Take care of yourself if you have diabetes.
How does the Mutualité Partena help you for the detection and treatment of diabetes?
Mutualité Partena intervenes both for the preventive screening of diabetes and in support of the patient, once the diagnosis is made. We grant up to 3 times a year, an intervention of 10 euros per consultation of screening or preventive examination at your doctor. Discover here all the expected benefits and conditions of intervention for diabetes. If you are recognized as a diabetic patient, you will also be able to rely on mutual help.
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