Type 3 Diabetes

2011-10-15T14:38:00.000-07:00

We know what the conditions type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are. The former one occurs when the body produces little or no insulin, which could make sugar enter cells to produce energy, and the latter is when the body develops a resistance to the effects of insulin, or the body does not produce it at all. Symptoms which are common to both these conditions include increased thirst, increased hunger, frequent urination, unintended weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision. Now these conditions have their own set of specific causes, symptoms and treatments. However, the condition which we are having a discussion on, i.e., type 3 diabetes, is an undefined term which, as I have mentioned, is a debatable topic. Sometimes, this condition is also known as 'hybrid diabetes' or 'double diabetes'. It is something that scientists have come up with recently. Also, scientists discovered that the hormone insulin, is not only produced in the pancreas, but in the brain also. And this is the reason why the condition is also referred to as 'brain diabetes'.

What is Type 3 Diabetes?

Double Diabetes
As mentioned before, type 3 diabetes may refer to 'double diabetes' or to what is known as 'brain diabetes'. Now if we consider the first part, it would signify that the sufferer may be experiencing the symptoms of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes thus, the name 'hybrid'. For example, a person who already has type 1 diabetes, gains weights and goes on to develop the type 2 one. So what happens is, as the type 2 condition is insulin resistant, so the insulin which is administered to treat the type 1 diabetes, becomes ineffective.

Alzheimer's Type 3 Diabetes
Now when type 2 diabetes is used to refer to the condition of 'brain diabetes', it stresses importance on the study of the brain producing insulin, apart from the pancreas. In order to keep the brain cells alive and functioning, the brain produces insulin. However, if this process ceases, then the cells begin to deteriorate. With the brain cells dead, even the brain receptors stop functioning. This is the reason why scientists have also coined the term 'Alzheimer's type 3 diabetes'. However, this theory is not fully proved, but those who tout it, claim that diabetics are more vulnerable to develop Alzheimer's disease.

Unstable Blood Sugar
Besides all these, there is another condition which is attributed as unstable blood sugar level, that is related to type 3 diabetes. Very few people are aware of what is known as electropollution. This is nothing but the emission of electromagnetic energy by devices which are run on electricity. Now according to proponents of this theory, this pollution causes the blood sugar levels to rise, eventually leading to type 3 diabetes. This condition may affect people who are already diabetic and even those who are not.

So as you can see that there are many speculations which revolve around the existence of type 3 diabetes. This is basically a new discovery, unlike the type 1 and type 2. And as it is still debated, there are no specific signs which we can regard as type 3 diabetes symptoms. And so there are no diagnoses, nor any specific diabetes treatment, which can be availed publicly. And whatever treatment may be followed, would depend on how the condition is defined. However, studies and researches on this new threat are still in progress, and if medical science has been able to uncover type 1 and type 2 diabetes, then it can also uncover the real nature of this disease as well.

Diabetes and Vision Loss

2011-10-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

Diabetes may begin as an issue involving insufficient insulin production or lack of cellular response to insulin by the body, it stays on to cause damage to many other organs and physiological functions of the body. The primary effect of diabetes is seen as high blood sugar and the body's inability to regulate blood sugar levels. This high blood sugar is what ultimately leads to many other complications in various regions of the body that are brought on by diabetes. One such condition is the deterioration or loss of vision. The following segments deal with details on diabetes and vision loss along with ways to manage this condition.

Diabetes and Vision Loss - An Overview

When it comes to diabetes and all other afflictions brought on by it, unregulated and fluctuating blood sugar is the key culprit in most of the cases. Vision loss and impairment is no exception to this phenomenon. Let's take a quick look at some common vision issues that often accompany diabetes.

* Vision Fluctuation: One of the most common vision impairments brought on by diabetes is fluctuating vision. People suffering from it experience alternate episodes of rise and fall in their near sightedness or farsightedness. This is caused by random fluctuation in blood sugar levels which causes the crystalline lens of the eyes to change shape.

* Macular Edema: In this condition, the sufferer loses his/her ability to focus his/her vision on a specific object. This visual diffusion is caused when the sensitive tissue that forms the macular center of the retina gets swollen up. This macular swelling compresses and destroys ocular blood vessels which lead to deterioration and, eventually, loss of central sharp vision.

* Diabetic Retinopathy: Vascular blockage in the retina or formation of leaks in tiny ocular blood vessels cause eyesight to be partially or completely obstructed, depending upon the severity of the condition. However, as long as the blockage or leaks do not affect the macula, it is very difficult to discern any issues with one's eyesight. A progressed state is known as proliferative diabetic retinopathy in which the larger ocular blood vessels are also affected.

* Other Obstructive Vision Conditions: Formation of vision obstructing conditions such as glaucoma (abnormal vascular growths in the frontal ocular regions) , cataracts and diplopia (double vision) may also occur in diabetes patients over time. All these conditions are caused by high blood sugar levels and frequent fluctuations thereof.

Diabetes and Vision Loss Treatment

Almost all of these ocular conditions can be avoided to a great extent by going for frequent eye tests and taking corrective measures right at the onset, especially when one has already been diagnosed with diabetes. Treatment of visual conditions such as vision fluctuations and low vision often comprises prescribing corrective eye glasses to patients. Other conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, etc. can be corrected by laser surgery. Taking the prescribed diabetes medications regularly and punctually help keep the blood glucose levels in check and this helps significantly in keeping diabetes-related vision issues from taking place.

Last but not the least, diet plays an extremely important part in determining how healthy a life a person with diabetes can lead. Following a strict low carb, sugar free diabetes diet is of utmost importance as any dietary indiscretion can lead to fatal health casualties. As mentioned before, a person having diabetes must never miss out on any of his regular check up appointments with his/her doctor. Also, medical attention should be sought immediately on experiencing any sort of physical discomfort - including vision problems. Remember, early detection can actually nip the problem in the bud.

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