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Signs of diabetes are characterized by the inefficient production and/or utilization of insulinStatistics are showing that knowing signs of diabetes can save lives Also find on this page: Nearly 80 million Americans have this debilitating disease or are slowly developing it and many of them are not even aware of what is happening with them. This page was created to list most common diabetes statistics and symptoms among other important signs of this disease. In America, signs of diabetes are listed as a cause of death on 70,000 death certificates every year but the true number is probably closer to half a million. 285 million people worldwide are living with signs of diabetes. 4 million of those people will die from diabetic complications by 2030 and the number of cases of diabetes around the world will rise to 438 million… 80% of diabetes patients will die of cardiovascular diseases. This is one of the primary signs of diabetes. Over 6% of the entire U.S. population has signs of diabetes, or approximately 20 million people. At least 9% of all Americans over the age of 20 and over 20% over the age of 65 have signs of diabetes. However, as many as half of all diabetics, or almost 10 million people, are unaware they have the disease. Roughly 65% of all diabetics die either from heart disease or stroke. Reuters Health news has reported that over 30% of Americans are pre-diabetic, a condition in which blood glucose levels are elevated but not enough to be classified as diabetic. The risk of premature death for a diabetic is about double that of a person without the disease. Observing the rapid age progression of diabetics has been likened to watching the normal human aging process on fast-forward. Diabetes is becoming more common among African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics in comparison to Caucasians. You might be surprised to know that diabetes and its related complications have become the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. In the U.S., the direct costs of the disease surpass $90 billion, while the indirect costs, including disability, loss of work and premature death, are over $40 billion. Two primary types of Diabetes and causes of diabetes of both types There are two major types of signs of diabetes, referred to as Type I and Type II. Type I diabetes, which inflicts fewer than two million Americans, usually occurs in children or young adults under the age of 30, is also known as juvenile-onset diabetes and Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). Although the Western medical community suggests that the cause of Type I diabetes is unknown and/or not totally understood, they maintain a genetic factor as well as auto-immune disorders are suspected to play a role. According to the auto-immune theory, pancreatic beta cells are attacked by the immune system’s T-cells, and are damaged or destroyed. Other medical practitioners who are willing to take a stand against the entrenched industrial influences of our modern world have suggested a range or other possible causes. It has been suggested that Type I diabetes is strongly influenced by * pasteurized cow’s milk (at least two proteins contained in cow’s milk can trigger an auto-immune attack on the beta cells of the pancreas) Chlorine depletes vitamin E and combines with vitamin E complexes to form alloxan, a chemical toxic to beta cells. Research has shown that children who develop Type I diabetes generally have been breast fed for less than three months, and consumed either cow’s milk or solid food within the first few months of life. At least one study showed that children not consuming cow’s milk during the first three months had a 40% reduction in the incidence of diabetes compared to those who consumed cow’s milk. About 75% of those who develop Type I diabetes have immune system antibodies which attack the pancreas. If Type 1 Diabetes Treatment is what you are looking for, then visit Type 1 Diabetes Treatment page which will lead you to answers on this health condition. Type 2 diabetes usually referred to as adult-onset diabetes and Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) is characterized by the inefficient production and/or utilization of insulin. It is related to – * obesity Metabolic syndrome, also called Syndrome X — a group of risk factors relating to blood sugar metabolism and is closely associated with Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS). People with metabolic syndrome are twice as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, and are three times more likely to die prematurely as a result. IRS is characterized by the inability of insulin molecules to attach properly to receptor sites, thus preventing or decreasing glucose transfer into the cells. This produces the hyperglycemic excess of sugar within the blood. Low blood sugar is referred as hypoglycemia. When IRS is present, much of food is stored as fat in the stomach area. Additionally, in an attempt to compensate for the cells’ inability to utilize insulin efficiently in insulin-resistant individuals, the pancreas secretes additional insulin into the blood, causing further damage. Some of the common diabetes symptoms include – * frequent urination You can learn more on how holistic medicine defines a Metabolic Syndrome - one of the primary symptoms of diabetes by visiting our Symptoms of Diabetes page. Role of Food, Insulin & Blood Sugar in diabetes symptoms When food is consumed, the blood glucose (sugar) levels rise. Insulin allows the glucose to enter and fuel the cells. In a diabetic person if the levels rise too high because of insulin resistance or too much insulin being secreted, insulin remains in the bloodstream causing irritation and constriction of the arterial vessels which is damaging to the entire cardiovascular system and organs, including the heart and brain. It is one of the liver’s tasks to remove insulin from the blood, but excess insulin causes fatty deposits in the liver, interfering with this ability. This process gives rise to a host of specific physical problems that can occur over time, including – * blindness Diabetics are at risk of developing other illnesses and if they do, their prognosis is much worse than a non-diabetic. Diabetes is the leading cause of – * blindness Glucose levels rise more rapidly in diabetics, and remain elevated longer in comparison to non-diabetics. To learn more about one of the primary signs of diabetes - metabolic syndrome - which most mainstream doctors are ignoring, but proper, simple and timely testing can save your life, follow this link. You should visit our Causes Of Diabetes page if you want to know how to prevent or eliminate diabetes from your life. You can learn even more on prevention and removing diabetes from your life by using the most effective supplements and diabetes meal plan by visiting our Type 2 Diabetes Cure page. We are preparing more information for additional diabetes cure related pages, so visit us again in the future. If you or somebody close to you was diagnosed and/or suspects having type 1 diabetes and looking for the best currently available type 1 diabetes treatment, please follow this link. Loading
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