Advanced Diabetes
Diabetes symptoms may occur when blood sugar levels in the body become abnormally elevated. The most common symptoms of diabetes include:
⇔ Increased thirst⇔ Increased hunger
⇔ Excessive fatigue
⇔ Increased urination, especially at night
⇔ Blurry vision
Respiratory failure can be acute (develops within minutes or hours in patients with no or minor evidence of pre-existing respiratory disease), acute on chronic (an acute deterioration in an individual with pre-existing respiratory failure) or chronic (develops over several days or longer in patients with existing respiratory disease).
The cause of respiratory failure is often clear from a thorough history and physical examination. See also the separate Respiratory System History and Examination article.
Symptoms
⇔ Lung diseases such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and cystic fibrosis⇔ Conditions that affect the nerves and muscles that control breathing, such as spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy and stroke
⇔ Damage to the tissues and ribs around the lungs. An injury to the chest can cause this damage.
⇔ Drug or alcohol overdose
⇔ Injuries from inhaling smoke or harmful fumes
Treatment for respiratory failure depends on whether the condition is acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing) and how severe it is. It also depends on the underlying cause. You may receive oxygen therapy and other treatment to help you breathe.
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person experiences high blood glucose levels either because the body produces inadequate insulin or the body cells do not respond properly to the insulin produced by the body. Patients with diabetes often experience frequent urination (polyuria), increased thirst (polydipsia) and increased hunger (polyphagia).
The 3 Types of Diabetes:
⇔ 1. Type 1 DiabetesIn this type of diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin. This type pf diabetes is also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes or early-onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually develops before a person is 40-years-old i.e., in early adulthood or teenage. Patients with type 1 diabetes will need to take insulin injections for the rest of their life. They must also ensure proper blood-glucose levels by carrying out regular blood tests and following a special diet.
2. Types 2 Diabetes:
In Type 2 Diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells in the body display insulin resistance. Some people may be able to control their type 2 diabetes symptoms by losing weight, following a healthy diet, doing plenty of exercise, and monitoring their blood glucose levels. However, type 2 diabetes is typically a progressive disease – it gradually gets worse – and the patient will probably end up having to take insulin, usually in tablet form. Being overweight, physically inactive and eating the wrong foods all contribute to our risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing Type 2 diabetes also increases with age.
3. Gestational Diabetes
This type affects females during pregnancy. Some women have very high levels of glucose in their blood, and their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin to transport all of the glucose into their cells, resulting in progressively rising levels of glucose.
The majority of gestational diabetes patients can control their diabetes with exercise and diet. Between 10% to 20% of them will need to take some kind of blood-glucose-controlling medications. Undiagnosed or uncontrolled gestational diabetes can raise the risk of complications during childbirth.