1 / 8

Diabetes

Diabetes. Neil Madadi , Ibraheem Murtaza , Jenna Jones. About Diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the body can no longer produce insulin or when the body isn’t able to use the insulin effectively. It can be broken down into two groups: Type 1 Diabetes and Type II Diabetes

keira
Download Presentation

Diabetes

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Diabetes Neil Madadi, IbraheemMurtaza, Jenna Jones

  2. About Diabetes • Diabetes occurs when the body can no longer produce insulin or when the body isn’t able to use the insulin effectively. • It can be broken down into two groups: • Type 1 Diabetes and Type II Diabetes • Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin. • usually affects children and young adults • Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body can’t use the insulin produced. • It can be reversed with lifestyle changes

  3. Diabetes has many effects on the Cardiovascular System • Most problems are related to the High Blood Glucose Levels in the blood. • This can lead to Diabetic Heart Disease or DHD. • High Blood Glucose Levels can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and/or arrhythmia. Effects of Diabetes on the Cardiovascular System

  4. Affects the nervous system by damaging the nerves, a symptom called Neuropathy. • Diabetic neuropathy occurs when there are High Glucose Levels in the blood which which releases neurotoxins that damage delicate nerves by the Symptoms like pain, tingling, or numbness—loss of feeling—in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Nerve problems can occur in almost any organ system. • 60-70% of diabetic patients also have neuropathy (Heart Disease Information Center, 1) The Effects of Diabetes on the Nervous System

  5. The Effects of Diabetes on the Digestive System • Diabetes can affect digestion in a number of ways • It can cause digestive issues, such as gastroparesis • Gastroparesis is caused by damage the vagus nerve which regulates the digestive system and makes muscles function (Mayo Clinic) • This causes the muscles of the stomach and intestine from functioning correctly. • As a result, the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine is slowed down.

  6. The Effects of Diabetes on the Immune System • Diabetes causes the immune system to destroy insulin producing cells within the pancreas (Diabetic Connect, 2012). • The immune response is also much lower in people who have diabetes (Diabetic Connect, 2012). • So, people with diabetes are more susceptible to infections that could even result in the loss of a limb

  7. The Effects of Diabetes on the Respiratory System • The respiratory system is not affected extensively by diabetes. • Diabetes can cause shortness of breath, making it hard to breathe. • Obstructive sleep apnea (a condition that makes it difficult to breathe while sleeping) may occur, but is not exclusive to people with diabetes. • Diabetics are more likely to contract a respiratory infection. • People with diabetes cannot hold as much air in their lungs as usual. • The negative effects on the respiratory system can be reduced by maintaining a healthy weight and keeping your diabetes in check.

  8. The Effects of Diabetes on the Urinary System • High blood glucose levels result in an elevated amount of bacterial growth, causing an increased risk for urinary tract infections in those with diabetes. • Diabetics urinate more frequently than normal. • People with diabetes are more likely to get kidney disease. • This is because diabetics have high blood sugar, which causes the kidneys to work too hard and filter too much blood.

More Related