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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Diabetes

Want to know more about Diabetes and how it can affect you?

There are some of common questions:



1. What is diabetes?

Diabetes may be defined as a disease which affects the pancreas, a particular organ which is located behind one's stomach. The main purpose of the pancreas is to release insulin into the bloodstream which aids in the body to process the food we consume through the usage of sugars and fats.

2. What are some of the precautionary signs of diabetes?

  • Excessive Thirst

  • Lack of energy

  • Weight Loss

  • Frequent Urination

  • Increased Hunger

  • Tiredness

  • Numbness in feet or hands

  • Blurred Vision

  • Frequent Infections

  • Slow-healing wounds

 

3. How many types of diabetes are there?

There are three main types of diabetes which entail:

  • Type 1 Diabetes

  • Type 2 Diabetes

  • Gestational Diabetes

There are other types of diabetes in existence.

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4. What can diabetes result in?

Diabetes can result in a variety of issues which entails:

  • Cardiovascular diseases

  • Blindness

  • Kidney failure and/or

  • Lower limb amputation,etc. 

5. What causes Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is mainly caused by multiple factors which are:

  • Obesity which increases one's chance of developing diabetes, but it is a major factor for Type 2 diabetes.

  • 'Insulin Resistance' which is a possible defect in the insulin receptors on the cells since it must bind to the cells in order for the body to function. There are instances where the insulin does attach itself to the receptor, however, the cells are unable to decipher the signal to metabolize the sugar in one's body.

  • Family history 

  • Advancing Aging

  • Ethnicity

 

6. How is it managed?

​Type 1:

  • Regular Exercise

  • Proper Meal Planning

  • Taking your insulin shots on time

  • Regular Updates from your doctor about your progress

Type 2:

  • Regular Diet and Exercise

  • Taking one's medication on a regular basis

  • Monitoring your blood glucose, pressure and fats regularly

The information presented here is meant to be strictly for informational and educational purposes. It is not to be considered as advice, including medical advice, from The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago. None of the information is intended to serve as a substitute for diagnosis from, or consultation with, a health care professional. Always consult your doctor regarding any medical questions that you have, as well as before starting or changing your exercise or diet program, and before adjusting any medication.

 

Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct and up to date, The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability of any such information and makes no warranty or representation about the content of this website. The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago is not responsible to you for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred by you as a result of any error, omission or misrepresentation in relation to this web site. Material on this website is owned by, or licensed to, The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago. Material owned by The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago is subject to copyright and our authorisation is required prior to reproduction, storage or transmission of the material. 

 

If you feel that something on this website is incorrect, please send an email to info@diabetesassociationtt.org

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