ABOUT DIABETOLOGY
Diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar/glucose levels are abnormally high. Food is the source of blood glucose/sugar. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that converts glucose molecules into energy in our cells. When there isn’t enough insulin in the body, glucose lingers in the bloodstream, causing a number of health concerns. Diabetes is a multi-faceted, life-long disease that can impact almost every area of your body. However, with the correct treatment from a professional team, there is no reason why you can’t live a healthy and full life.
At Maya Nursing Home, we provide something that no other clinic in this area can match. We offer a team of leading and highly experienced consultant diabetologists, as well as all of the latest facilities and infrastructure needed to deliver and manage any type of diabetic patient, all under one roof.
The types of diabetes are:
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Pre-diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system attacks the cells that make insulin in the pancreas. It accounts for 10% of all diabetes cases and is one of the most common childhood illnesses. Although there is no exact cause for auto-immune disease activation, there is a strong family link that cannot be avoided. Excessive thirst and urination, unexplained weight loss, weakness and exhaustion, and blurred vision are all symptoms. Insulin injections multiple times a day or the use of an insulin pump are used to manage type 1 diabetes. While your lifestyle decision did not create type 1 diabetes, it can help you avoid diabetes-related problems like kidney disease, limb amputation, and blindness in the future.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body grows resistant to the typical effects of insulin and the pancreas’ ability to generate enough insulin steadily declines. It accounts for 85 percent of all diabetes cases and is linked to modifiable lifestyle risk factors. There are also considerable genetic and family-related risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes usually develops in adults over the age of 45, however it is becoming more common in younger age groups, such as children, adolescents, and young adults. While there is no cure for type 2 diabetes at this time, the illness can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease that requires careful management to avoid complications.
Pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is defined as having blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. There are no indications or symptoms of pre-diabetes. Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular (heart and circulation) problems are more likely in people with pre-diabetes. One in every three people with pre-diabetes will acquire type 2 diabetes if they do not make long-term lifestyle changes, such as eating healthier, exercising more, and decreasing weight. There are two types of pre-diabetes:
- Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) is where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
- Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) is where blood glucose levels are escalated in the fasting state but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
- It is possible to have both Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) and Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT).
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
GDM stands for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, which is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. After the baby is born, most women will no longer have diabetes. However, some women’s blood glucose levels will remain elevated following delivery. When higher-than-normal blood glucose levels initially develop during pregnancy, it is identified. Pregnant women with risk factors for gestational diabetes should be examined earlier in the pregnancy. Healthy nutrition and frequent physical activity can typically help manage gestational diabetes. To control gestational diabetes, some women may require medication or insulin injections.
We provide diabetes care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the help of diabetic nurses, dieticians, and other health specialists. We also provide you with access to cutting-edge technologies like insulin pumps and monitoring.