Diabetes: Conditions & Disease
October 15, 2008
Several different types of diabetes requiring different diabetic treatments
When you hear the word diabetes, most people will immediately think of insulin injections. However, there are different types of diabetes, some which require insulin and some that don’t. There are also a number of different terms used to describe these various forms. Phrases such as:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- non-insulin dependent diabetes
- gestational diabetes
- pre-diabetes
- diabetes insipidus
- diabetes mellitus
Is there any wonder people get confused?
Some diabetics can control their disease with diet and exercise, while others can take oral treatments.
This website explores the various types of diabetes, the research that is going on in this field, and some of the treatments available to those who suffer from the various forms of the disease. Let me state from the start, I am not a medical doctor. I am scientifically trained, and have a big interest in all medical topics, so this site is my own personal voyage of discovery in the world of Diabetes and all of its forms.
More Diabetic Conditions & Disease
Type 2 DiabetesType 2 diabetes is the most common, and is also known by the names “non-insulin dependent diabetes” or “adult-onset diabetes”. Find out the causes and the treatments.
Type 1 DiabetesType 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children or young adults, so is also known as “juvenile diabetes” or “”insulin-dependent diabetes”. Find out the causes and the treatments.
Pre-DiabetesPrediabetes is also known as “impaired glucose tolerance”. It can be an early warning sign in the development of a more serious form of diabetes.
Diabetes MellitusDiabetes mellitus is the form that most people refer to when they think of diabetes. It is characterised by the body’s inability to lower blood glucose levels.
Diabetes InsipidusDiabetes Insipidus is also known as water diabetes. Although it has similar symptoms to diabetes mellitus, the cause is very different.
HyperglycaemiaHyperglycemia is a condition when blood glucose levels get too high. It often develops over time, and can be very dangerous.
HypoglycaemiaHypoglycemia is a condition that develops when blood sugar levels drop. If levels drop too low, a diabetic emergency can occur.
Gestational DiabetesHere we attempt to answer your questions on gestational diabetes, what causes it, why you should be concerned by it, and how it is treated.
Pre-diabetes saliva testResearchers are working on a saliva test for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
