Diabetes and Endocrinology Congress

Types of Diabetes and its Complications

Type1 diabetes: It is normally brought about by an auto-safe response where the body's safeguard framework assaults the cells that produce insulin. The reason this happens isn't completely comprehended. Individuals with sort 1 diabetes produce almost no or no insulin. The ailment may influence individuals of all ages, however normally creates in kids or youthful grown-ups. Individuals with this type of diabetes need infusions of insulin consistently so as to control the dimensions of glucose in their blood. In the event that individuals with sort 1 diabetes don't approach insulin, they will pass on.

Gestational diabetes (GDM): It is a type of diabetes comprising of high blood glucose levels amid pregnancy. It creates in one of every 25 pregnancies worldwide and is related with entanglements to both mother and child. Gestational diabetes more often than not vanishes after pregnancy however ladies with Gestational diabetes and their kids are at an expanded danger of creating type2 diabetes sometime down the road.

Cardiovascular disease: It affects the heart and blood vessels and may cause fatal complications such as coronary artery disease and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in people with diabetes. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood glucose and other risk factors contribute to increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications.

Nerve disease: It is also known as diabetic neuropathy. It causes damage to the nerves throughout the body when blood glucose and blood pressure are too high. This can lead to problems with digestion, erectile dysfunction, and many other functions. Among the most commonly affected areas are the extremities, in particular the feet. Nerve damage in these areas is called peripheral neuropathy, and can lead to pain, tingling, and loss of feeling

Pregnancy complications: Women with any type of diabetes during pregnancy risk a number of complications if they do not carefully monitor and manage their condition. To prevent possible organ damage to the foetus, women with type1 diabetes or type2 diabetes should achieve target glucose levels before conception.

Oral complications: People with diabetes have an increased risk of inflammation of the gums if blood glucose is not properly managed. Periodontitis is a major cause of tooth loss and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.