Causes of Prediabetes

Causes of Prediabetes? Prediabetes occurs when your body isn't able to keep your blood sugar (glucose) at a normal level. Your sugar is higher than normal, but it's not high enough to be diabetes. The exact cause of prediabetes is still unknown, although researchers have discovered some genes that are related to insulin resistance. Excess fat and inactivity are to be considered as the important factors in the development of prediabetes. Most of the glucose in your body comes from the foods you eat, specifically foods that contain carbohydrates...

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Symptoms of Prediabetes

What are the Symptoms of Prediabetes? Although most people with prediabetes have no symptoms at all, symptoms of diabetes may include: Increased thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Blurred vision Darkened areas of skin, a condition called acanthosis nigricans, is one of the few signs suggesting you are at risk for diabetes. Common areas that may be affected include the neck, armpits, elbows, knees and knuckles. The doctor can test your blood to find out if your blood glucose levels are higher than normal. If you are 45 years old or older,...

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What is Prediabetes?

What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes also known as "impaired glucose tolerance" or “impaired fasting glucose,” is the state of  blood sugar (glucose) level is higher than normal, but it's not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Still, without intervention, prediabetes is likely to become type 2 diabetes in 10 years or less. And, a person with prediabetes don't have symptoms, but they are considered to be at high risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Prediabetes can be an opportunity to a person to improve  himself,...

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Gestational Diabetes

What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy (gestation) - usually around the 24th week. About 2 and 10 percent of expectant mothers develop this condition, making it one of the most common health problems of pregnancy. Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose) in your body's main fuel.  What causes Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy?  When...

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Type 2 Diabetes

Overview Type 2 diabetes mellitus, (formerly noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes), according to World Health Organization (WHO) Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, comprises 90% of people with diabetes around the world, and is largely the result of excess body weight and physical inactivity. Until recently, this type of diabetes was seen only in adults but it is now also occurring in children. In...

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Type 1 Diabetes

Overview Type 1 diabetes (also called juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus)  is occurs when the body's own immune system destroys the insulin- producing  beta cells of the pancreas. In this article, you'll learn the basics about type 1 diabetes, including symptoms and causes and complications. Two forms of the Type 1 Diabetes Idiopathic type 1 - refers to rare forms of the disease...

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