The Diabetic Union has compiled a set of articles that we feel would be of great advantage to you. These articles include the latest news on Diabetic break-through's and many more topics. If you have been recently diagnosed you need to arm yourself with all the tools and resources that there are available to you. The union is prepared to help you gather as much information as possible. Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease that is caused when your body destroys insulin cells that are produced by the pancreas. There are many myths concerning diabetes. One of which is that it is thought that people who consume fatty foods or with a lot of sugar will get the disease, and it is not true. Type II diabetes affects how our body metabolizes sugar, which is the main source of energy that your body has. Type II diabetes causes the body to become resistant to the insulin that it produces. Insulin is what controls the glucose levels present in your blood. In some cases your body produces some insulin but not enough to maintain normal sugar levels. Gestational Diabetes is when you have high glucose levels in the blood. This is caused by the increase of hormones made in the placenta; these hormones interfere with the ability of insulin to manage the glucose in the blood. As the placenta grows larger throughout the pregnancy the hormones produced by it become more and more resistant to the insulin.
Every day that goes by there are new breakthroughs in the medical world. Research on all types of medications gets more advanced each day. There are many types of medications that you can take in order to treat Type I, Type II, Gestational, and Pre-diabetes. The most popular medication for Diabetes is Insulin. Insulin is injected into the body. It cannot be taken orally because it would be destroyed by the digestive process. Once you have been diagnosed with Diabetes your team of doctors will prescribe medication specifically tailored for your needs. Medication is no substitute for lifestyle changes. It is always recommended to combine medication with a proper diet and exercise. Diabetes medicines work in a variety of ways to lower your blood-sugar levels. Blood sugar is partly supplied by your diet. The rest is made inside your liver out of stored body fats and proteins. Some diabetes medicines work by allowing less sugar into your bloodstream. They work on your liver, your stored fat tissue or your digestion. Other medicines help your body to move sugar from the blood and into muscles more efficiently. They do this by improving the effects of insulin or by raising your total insulin level. Many medications have to be used in conjunction to other treatments. Some of the latest breakthroughs include insulin pumps. There are also some studies focusing on an artificial pancreas serving like an insulin pump. Some medications decrease the amount of sugar made by the liver, others help improve insulin sensitivity, there are others that make the body react to its own production of insulin. There are also medications that delay the digestion of sugars and starches. There are many types of medications to treat diabetes that is why it is important for you to consult with your healthcare team to find a specific medication that is right for you.