A serious condition where the amount of glucose in the body is too high because the body is unable to deal with it
complications linked to diabetes
heart disease
stroke
blindness
loss of limbs (causes by peripheral vascular disease)
kidney failure
nerve damage
type 1
someone can’t make insulin at all
type 2
someone can make insulin but not enough or it doesn’t work effectively
gestational diabetes
high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after birth
normal blood sugar levels
too low - less than 4 (HYPOglycemia)
healthy target - 4-7
high - over 7 (HYPERgycemia)
healthy eating for type 1
carb counted is needed, as it is great way of managing blood glucose levels. most carbs break down into glucose so carb conent affects blood sugar levels
Healthy eating for type 2
Can be sent into remission through life style changes. Eg if BMI = overweight , weight loss can improve diabetes management as it can help to lower blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of other complications. Diets = Mediterranean or very low calorie diets
