Etiology of

Diabetes
 THREE TYPES OF
DIABETES
• Type 1
• Type 2
• Gestational
 TYPE 1 DIABETES
• The exact cause of type 1
diabetes is unknown. What is
known is that your immune
system attacks and destroys
your insulin-producing cells in
the pancreas.
• combination of genetic
susceptibility and;
• environmental factors,
though exactly what
those factors are is still
unclear.
 TYPE 2 DIABETES
• the most common form of
diabetes
• resistant to the action of
insulin, and your pancreas is
unable to make enough insulin
to overcome this resistance.
 GESTATIONAL
DIABETES
• During pregnancy, the
placenta produces hormones
to sustain your pregnancy.
These hormones make your
cells more resistant to
insulin.
 HEALTH
PROBLEMS
RELATED TO
DIABETES
 DIABETIC
COMPLICATION
• Diabetes affects our blood
vessels and nerves.

• Certain parts are affected.

 DIABETES AND ITS
EFFECT ON THE HEART
• Diabetes contributes to HBP
( High Blood Pressure ) and
is linked with cholesterol
which significantly increases
the risk of heart attacks and
cardiovascular disease.
 DIABETES AND ITS
EFFECTS ON THE EYES
• Diabetic Retinopathy
- caused by blood vessels in the back of
the eye ( the retina ) swelling and
leaking.
- can be treated so its’s best to catch it
as early as you can, and the best way is
to attend a retinopathy screening
appointment.
 DIABETES AND ITS
EFFECT ON THE KIDNEYS
• Diabetic Nephropathy
- Deterioration of proper functioning
in the kidneys. Directly influenced by
hypertension ( HBP ).
- Treatment includes lifestyle change
and may include medicine to treat
HBP and cholesterol.
 Knowing how diabetes
affects your body can
help you look after your
body and prevent
diabetic complications
from developing.
THANK YOU