2. All About Diabetes By: Joanna Gomola For ages 18+

3. What Is Diabetes Disorder of metabolism Chronic disease High levels of sugar in the blood

4. What Is Diabetes? (con’t) Insulin=hormone Converts sugar & starches into energy Pancreas produces too little/much insulin Cells don’t respond appropriately to insulin

5. Types Of Diabetes: Prediabetes Type 1 Type 2 Gestational diabetes

6. Prediabetes: Blood glucose is high Not high enough to be diabetes Can be prevented by: Diet changes Increasing physical activity

7. Prebiabetes Statistics: Currently 79 million people have prediabetes About 11% of people develop diabetes Type 2 may develop within 10 years 58% chance of lowering risk with: Exercise Losing 7% body weight

8. Type 1 Diabetes: Previously known as juvenile diabetes Autoimmune disease Can occur at any age: Young children Teens Young adults Develops over a short period Body makes little or no insulin Daily injections of insulin are needed

9. Type 1 Diabetes Statistics: 5% of people with diabetes have type 1 Approximately 80 people diagnosed daily If managed, person can live long

10. Faces Of Type 1 Diabetes:

11. Type 2 Diabetes: Often labeled as adult onset Body may not produce enough insulin Body may ignore insulin produced Usually occurs in adulthood Can be diagnosed in young adults Mainly associated with: Older age Obesity Family history of diabetes Physical inactivity & certain ethnicities

12. Type 2 Diabetes Statistics: Most common form of diabetes Most common among: African Americans Latinos Native Americans Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2 80% with type 2 are overweight

13. Faces of Type 2 Diabetes:

14. Gestational Diabetes: High blood sugar levels during pregnancy Hormones from the placenta block insulin Untreated & poorly controlled can harm baby Usually occurs in: Ethnic groups Women with a family history of diabetes

15. Gestational Diabetes Statistics: Usually occurs around the 24 th week Affects 18% of pregnancies Usually disappears after birth 40-60% greater risk of developing type 2

16. Faces Of Gestational Diabetes:

17. Risk Factors Of Diabetes: Type 1 Genetics & family history Diseases of the pancreas Infections or illnesses

18. Risk Factors Of Diabetes: Type 2 Obesity/being overweight Insulin resistance Ethnic background High blood pressure Family history Sedentary lifestyle Age

19. Risk Factors Of Diabetes: Gestational Diabetes Obesity/being overweight Previous glucose intolerance Family history Age

20. Do you have any of these symptoms?

21. Treatment & Care of Diabetes: No cure for diabetes People are encouraged to learn about: The latest medical therapies & approaches & healthy lifestyle choices Blood glucose meters are important to use Insulin injections may be necessary Treatment involves: Medicines Diet & exercise to control blood sugar

22. Complications: Diabetes can cause complications with your: Eyes Feet Ears Skin Blood pressure Kidneys Heart Nerves Oral health & mental health

23. Diabetes Myths: Diabetes is not a serious disease Overweight/obese people will develop diabetes Eating too much sugar causes diabetes Diabetics should eat diabetic foods Diabetics can’t eat sweets/chocolate Diabetics can only eat small amounts of: Breads Potatoes Pasta

24. Diabetes FACT:

25. References: http://www.diabetes.org http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002194/ http://www.diabetesandrelatedhealthissues.com/index.html http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/#what http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=102585