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Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin, a hormone needed to allow glucose to enter cells to produce energy. It’s often diagnosed in children and young adults. CDC - About Type 1 Diabetes

Prediabetes is not typically associated with Type 1 diabetes. Prediabetes refers to higher than normal blood glucose levels but not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, often leading to Type 2 if not managed. CDC - Prediabetes

Statistics/Demographics

Globally, about 10% of all diabetes cases are Type 1, but this number varies widely by region and ethnicity. In India, Type 1 diabetes affects about 1-4% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Diabetes.co.uk 

Which are the body parts that get effected?

Primarily affects the pancreas, specifically the insulin-producing beta cells. Over time, high blood glucose can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Mayo Clinic - Type 1 Diabetes

Symptoms:

Preclinical: There are usually no preclinical symptoms; Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed after symptoms appear and usually quickly progresses.

Clinical: Increased thirst, frequent urination, bed-wetting in children, unintended weight loss, fatigue, and irritability. CDC - Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Risk factors:

Family history, genetics, geography (higher incidence in some countries), and possibly environmental factors. Mayo Clinic - Type 1 Diabetes

How to control/manage Type 1 Diabetes?

Management includes lifelong insulin therapy, blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, regular physical activity, and regular diabetes care.

Role of nutrition & diet:

Important to balance insulin doses with eating and activity levels. Counting carbohydrates, eating healthful foods, and scheduling meals and snacks regularly are critical.

What should you focus on?

• Balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

• Monitoring of carbohydrate intake is especially important to manage blood glucose levels. American Diabetes Association - Nutrition

Continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps can help maintain tighter blood glucose control and improve life quality. NIH - Diabetes Technology

Type 2 Diabetes & Cardiovascular disease

Individuals with type 2 diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease.

Elevated blood glucose from type 2 diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves over time, contributing to the hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). This increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Statistics/Demographics

India is facing a double burden with increasing cases of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It's estimated that India will have the highest number of diabetics by 2045. Individuals with diabetes have a two to three times higher risk of heart diseases.

Which are the body parts that get effected?

Diabetes affects the pancreas and body's ability to use glucose. Cardiovascular diseases majorly affect the heart and blood vessels. When combined, they strain the cardiovascular system, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral arterial diseases.

Symptoms:

Preclinical: Elevated blood sugar without other significant symptoms, potential silent ischemia (lack of oxygen to heart muscle without symptoms).

Clinical: Frequent urination, increased thirst, chest pain or discomfort, pain in arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back, shortness of breath, fatigue, blurred vision. Mayo Clinic on Silent Ischemia

Risk factors:

Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, obesity, smoking, family history, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, age, chronic stress.

How to control/manage the condition?

Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, dietary adjustments, managing blood sugar levels, medications for blood sugar and heart diseases, regular health check-ups.

Role of nutrition & diet:

Diet plays a crucial role in managing both conditions. A balanced diet low in saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars, but rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein is beneficial.

What should you focus on?

• Include: High fiber, reduced salt, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids

• Limit: Added sugars, processed foods, foods rich in cholesterol.

American Heart Association on Diet & Lifestyle