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Diabetes:

When controlling the blood glucose level does not work a person is said to
have diabetes
In type -1 diabetes the cells that secrete insulin in the pancreas is killed by
the bodys own immune system
This type usually develops when person is young child
The blood glucose concentration stays high this condition is also called as
hyperglycemia
Symptoms:
Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Heart rate and breathing rate may increase
Hypoglycemia is a condition of low blood glucose level. Cells do not have a
supply of glucose to release energy by respiration
Symptoms:
Person feels tired, Show confusion and irrational behaviour, Sometimes
become unconscious
Treatment:

Check blood glucose concentration regularly


Test their urine sugar
Eat little and often
Avoid large amount o carbohydrate diet
People with type 1 diabetes have to take insulin injections
Do regular exercise

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