Diabetes Leading Cause of Blindness

30. Diabetes- A chronic disease that affects the way body cells convert food into energy.

31. Diabetes 1 Insulin dependent Accounts for 5-10% of all diabetes Cause is not clear Body does not produce insulin Glucose builds up in blood Starves cells of energy Causes damage to organs

32. Diabetes 2 Non-insulin dependent Accounts for 90-95% of all cases Most often occurs after age 40 Unable to produce enough insulin or use it properly Due mainly to inactivity and poor diet

33.Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes 33.Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes *Frequent urination *increased thirst *increased appetite *rapid weight loss *tiredness or fatigue

34. Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes 34. Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes *blurred vision *slow to heal cuts *numbness in hands/feet *skin, mouth, or bladder infections *symptoms of type 1

35. Causes: 35. Causes: * unhealthy diet *Overweight *not exercising *heredity *ethnicity

36. Which ethnicity has the highest risk for diabetes?

36. Which gender is at highest risk? Which age?

Diagnosis: Diagnosis: *Blood tests-blood sugar levels *Urine tests *Fasting plasma Glucose test *Oral Glucose test *Random plasma Glucose test

37. Ways to Reduce Diabetes 37. Ways to Reduce Diabetes *Better diet/nutrition *Physical activities *Monitoring it *Medication *Check ups…..

38. Arthritis A group of 100 different types of diseases that cause pain and loss of movement in joints.

39. Which gender is at highest risk for arthritis? Which age?

39. Which ethnicity has the highest risk for arthritis?

40. Osteoarthritis Disease of the joints in which cartilage breaks down. Most common type of arthritis.

What is the difference between “under age 65” and “75 years and older”?

What is the difference between “white non- hispanic” and “black non-hispanic”?

41. Rheumatoid Arthritis The debilitating destruction of the joints due to inflammation. There is no cure, only treatment.

42. Reducing the arthritis risk! Control your weight/diet Prevent sports injuries Protecting against lyme disease Monitor during pregnancy

43. Disability any physical or mental impairment that limits normal activities Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability