Diabetes. Infections: Type I diabetes usually occurs after viral infection, which brings about an auto immune reaction that may destroy the beta cells of the pancreas and impairs insulin secretion. Stress: It elucidates adrenaline and thereby precipitates diabetes. Secondary Diabetes Diabetes can also occur secondary to the following disorders: Diseases which destroy the pancreas and lead to impaired secretion and release of insulin.
E.g., pancreatitis, haemochromatosis, carcinoma of pancreas and pancreatectomy. Abnormal concentration of certain hormones in the circulation which are insulin antagonist. These include: Growth hormone Adrenocortical hormone (Cushing syndrome, Addison’s disease, Hypopituitarism) Adrenaline Thyroid hormone Meet any two diabetics and find out the reason for them developing diabetes. .
Diabetic - . Diabetic - Activity : Women of reproductive age who have developed polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at an increased risk of type diabetes. PCOS is a hormonal disorder characterized by enlarged ovaries containing fluid filled cysts. Women with PCOS have irregular menstrual cycles and high circulating levels of male hormones like testosterone.
Insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance are manifestations of PCOS. Sita is overweight, but none in her family has diabetes. Should she be really concerned with her weight? Activity : UNIT - - DIET IN DIABETES MELLITUS Diabetes insipidus is a condition where the body loses too much fluid through urination, causing a significant risk of dangerous dehydration as well as a range of other illnesses and conditions.
It is a rare disorder affecting the regulation of body fluid levels. People with diabetes insipidus produce excessive amounts of urine, resulting in frequent urination and thirst. However, the underlying cause of these two symptoms differs from types and diabetes. .
. Signs and Symptoms Polyuria or increased urination due to large volume of urine. Polydipsia or increased thirst due to excessive water loss and the need for its replacement in the tissues. Polyphagia or increased hunger due to a failure to utilize food for nourishment of the body.
General weakness. Decreased resistance to infection. Decreased ability of wound