Something about diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which your body cannot regulate sugar. It occurs if your body does not make insulin or cannot use it very well. Insulin is a hormone that controls how much sugar is in your blood. Blood sugar is also called “glucose.” A high blood sugar level can cause problems in many parts of your body. Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be well managed with diet, exercise, and medications. Many people live a long, active life with diabetes. Am I at risk for diabetes?Anyone can get diabetes. However, you have a higher risk for diabetes if you are:Overweight、Inactive (exercise less than three times a week)、african-American/Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Hispanic, Pacific Islander or Asian、age 45 or older、have a family history of diabetes、have high blood pressure、have abnormal blood fats (cholesterol or triglycerides) Some of these risk factors are things you cannot change, like your ethnic background or age. But others are things you can change, like being overweight or having an inactive lifestyle. What are the “warning signs” of diabetes? Not everyone has warning signs. Diabetes is called a “silent disease” because many people do not have any. You may have some warning signs, or you may not. Some of the warning signs are:Being very thirsty、Urinating often (especially at night)、Feeling very hungry or tired、Losing weight without trying、Having sores that heal slowly、Having dry, itchy skin. The best way to know if you have diabetes is to get tested for it. This is done with a simple blood test to check your blood sugar levels