Diabetes

The 7th leading cause of death in Canada

Two types of Diabetes

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 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% diagnosed

CausesCauses• Scientists and doctors = not 100%• Theory:

– Hereditary or Inherited Traits (Genetics)

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CausesCauses• Scientists and doctors = not 100%• Theory:

– Hereditary or Inherited Traits (Genetics)– Immune System

attacks the Beta cells• Beta cells

invading body

SymptomsSymptoms

• Increased production of urine

• Excessive thirst

• Fatigue

• Loss of weight

• Increased appetite

• Feeling sick

• Blurred vision

• Reflex is slower

Symptoms Symptoms

If not treated

• Confusion • Fast breathing

• Loss of coordination • Pain in the abdomen

• Shaking • Slurred speech

• Unconsciousness

Short Term EffectsShort Term Effects

• Hyperglycemia high blood sugar

• Hypoglycemia low blood sugar– Cold sweats– Numbness of the

tongue and lips– Shakiness

• Missing meals• Taking too much Insulin

– Fast heartbeat– Hunger– Lightheadedness

Long Term EffectsLong Term Effects• Damage to small blood vessel & nerves

• Large arteries narrow down– Heart attack– Stroke– Poor circulation throughout

body– Kidney damage– Damage eye lead to blindness– Arteries supplying blood to heart and brain

• Death

SolutionsSolutions

• There is NO cure for Diabetes Type 1

• Pancreas Transplantation

• Artificial Pancreas

• Islet Cell Transplantation

• Insulin Injections– Ratio of glucose/ml of insulin injected

• Increase insulin amount in body

Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes

• Non-Insulin-dependent

• Body not enough insulin

• Cells ignore the insulin

• Insulin not bring used

• Insulin resistance

• 90% diagnosed

CausesCauses

• Physical inactivity

• Unhealthy eating

• Being overweightor obese

• Having a family member who has Diabetes

• Having high blood pressure

• Having high cholesterol.

TreatmentTreatment

• Eating healthier foods

• Regular exercise

• Keep track of blood sugar level

• Visit doctor often

• Possibly taking medicine

• Take care of your feet

SymptomsSymptoms

• Thirsty

• Urinating more than usual

• More hungry

• Losing weight

• Feeling very cranky

• Blurred vision

PreventionPrevention

• Not smoking

• Eating healthy

• Exercise

• Keep cholesterol and blood fat normal

• Maintain normal blood pressure

EffectsEffects

• Blindness

• Visual disability

• Heart disease

• Kidney failure

MythsMyths

“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't

get it. ”

“Diabetes can be cured with a diet.”

“Say no to fruits.”

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Diabetes: the ultimate teen guide

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The impact of Diabetes on the Health and Well being of people in British Columbia

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For more informationFor more information

Chinese diabetes information service

Phone: 1-888-666-8586

Canadian Diabetes Association - BC & Yukon

360 1385 West 8th AveVancouver, BC Canada

Phone Number: 604-732-1331Fax Number: 604-732-8444

Toll Free Number: 1-800-665-6526Website: www.diabetes.ca

ASK YOUR DOCTOR

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Maron, Katherine J. Diabetes: Maron, Katherine J. Diabetes: The Ultimate Teen GuideThe Ultimate Teen Guide. . United States: Scarecrow P, Inc., 2004.United States: Scarecrow P, Inc., 2004.

Ministry Of Health. Ministry Of Health. The Impact of Diabetes on the Health and The Impact of Diabetes on the Health and Well Being of People in British ColumbiaWell Being of People in British Columbia. British Columbia, 2005.. British Columbia, 2005.

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