DIABETES SCREENING
Diabetes is a disease that is caused when your blood sugar or glucose is too high. In a normal functioning body, the pancreas produces insulin and helps your blood sugar regulation.
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF DIABETES
Type 1
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells the pancreas creates. There is no known cause of why this happens, but without insulin, your body will not function properly.
Type 2
Type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle choices including obesity, poor diet and lack of physical activity. Insulin resistance plays a role in the development of Type 2 diabetes. This is a condition where your liver, muscle and fat cells do not use insulin well. Sugar then builds up in the body causing diabetes.SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Increased thirst and urination
- Numbness in the hands or feet
- Sores that take a while to heal
- Weight loss
- Increased hunger
HOW TO SCREEN FOR DIABETES
Fasting Plasma Glucose Test:
This test involves checking your blood sugar while you’re fasting. If your blood sugar is higher than 125 mg/dL, you will be retested to confirm a diagnosis.
Oral glucose Tolerance Test:
This test involves drinking a sugar solution before having your blood drawn. Test results over 200 mg/dL or higher will require a retest to confirm a diagnosis.YOUR FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CARE DESTINATION
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