SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Type 1 Diabetes
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
DIABETES
Bed-wetting in children who
previously didn't wet the bed
during the night
&
Extreme hunger
Unintended weight loss
Irritability and other mood
THE BODY
changes
Fatigue and weakness
By: Salem Ahmad, Kraig
Blurred vision Clements, Becca Oros
Type 2 Diabetes
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Increased hunger
Unintended weight loss
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow-healing sores
Frequent infections
Areas of darkened skin, usually in
the armpits and neck

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WHAT IS HOW DIABETES AFFECTS THE TREATMENT FOR DIABETES
DIABETES? HEART AND LUNGS.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the HEART

body’s ability to produce or absorb Due to the lack of insulin and the bodies
insulin, resulting in low glucose inability to use glucose as an energy
levels. source, Free Fatty Acids (FFA’s) are more
abundant.
Majority of patients with DM can develop
Glucose is an energy source for the body,
o CAD (coronary artery disease)
which is
o Stroke
o Peripheral arterial disease
Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes can also affect
o Eyes
Also known as juvenile diabetes o Kidneys Exercise is the best option
The pancreas secretes little to no insulin o Nerves
Insulin dependent Common pathologies There is no cure
o Has to regulate insulin with o Hypertension
injections or an insulin pump. o Autonomic neuropathy Weight loss
Type 2 Diabetes o Congestive Hear Failure
also know as adult-onset diabetes LUNGS Insulin injections
body resists the effects of insulin o Make sure to keep an eye on your
doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain Thickening of alveolar endothelial and blood sugar
normal glucose levels. capillary basal laminae Engage in moderate intensity exercise
o Walking/jogging
Changes in inspiration & expiration o Biking
o Aquatic therapy

More susceptible to infection

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