Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes is generally recognized with two types of test that are blood and urine test. The blood test is done in three ways and in Urine test shows glucose content in the Urine.

The three mentioned types of blood test are

Fasting plasma glucose test - diagnosed if blood glucose level is above 126mg/dL

Oral sugar tolerance test or OGTT - diagnosed if blood sugar level is over 200mg/dL

Random plasma glucose test- diagnosed if blood glucose level is above 200mg/dL

If an individual has symptoms of diabetes and is diagnosed with diabetes, he has queries like what are the food items he need to take and what are the food items he needs to avoid. This query is very important as concerned with diabetes, as diabetes is related to metabolism. The food we eat is converted to energy, this energy is very much related to diabetes

The foods that are diabetic person needs to avoid are simple carbohydrates which are easily converted to glucose in the body. In place of it he needs to take content which are rich in complex carbohydrates, which remains in the body and converts slowly to glucose. He/ she needs to avoid vegetables rich in starch.

The foods which are more suitable for diabetic persons should be rich in fiber content. Examples of fruits and vegetables which are rich in fiber content are Broccoli, pumpkin, peas, beans, spinach, apples, bananas and dry fruits like apricots, dates and raisins.

Know the causes of diabetes.

The symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increase in appetite, increase urination, numbness in feet and hands, blurry vision.

Diabetes is defined as condition when there is high amounts of blood glucose level. This high level of sugar content is harmful to the human body. This condition is known as glucose toxicity. The cause of diabetes is due to stop in production of insulin or the insulin produced is not enough for the body or the cells do not react to insulin produced.

Diabetes causes and its types.

Diabetes is mainly classified in two major types. Type 1 or Juvenile diabetes. Type 2 or Adult onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is due to stop in production of insulin, which mainly because of autoimmune system of the body. The autoimmune system destroys the beta cells of pancreas which are secretion of insulin. It is more prominent among young adults or teenagers.

Type 2 diabetes is mainly due to low production of insulin or the cells do not react with insulin produced. Type 2 diabetes is seen more in adults above age of 40 plus years.

Though the both the types of diabetes have different causes, the main causes of both the types of diabetes are age, lack of exercise and obesity.