Finding A Cure For Diabetes

Cosmopolitan Club of Norfolk
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Diabetes is manageable, not curable. Controlling blood sugar through diet, oral medications, or insulin is the main treatment. Regular screening for complications is also required. Even though it’s a common disease, unique care is required for every diabetic. Many diabetics live long and healthy lives. It’s helpful for diabetics and their families to know as much as possible about the most recent approaches, medical therapies, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Most Common Types of Diabetes:

  1. Type 2 Diabetes – a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). The body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or it resists insulin.
    1. Symptoms include increase thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision.
    2. Diet, exercise, medication, and insulin therapy are the treatments.
    3. Most common affects are individuals over the age of 40 years.
  2. Type 1 Diabetes – chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. This typically appears in adolescence.
    1. Symptoms include increase thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision.
    2. Maintaining normal blood sugar levels through regular monitoring, insulin therapy, diet, and exercise.
    3. Those affected the most are between the ages of 6 – 40 years old.

The Cosmopolitan Club of Norfolk remains steadfast in its commitment to fight against diabetes, along with continual volunteer efforts of its members and affiliates. Contact a Cosmo today to learn more about how you can join the Club, raise awareness, and support our partnership with the Strelitz Diabetes Center at Eastern Virginia Medical School and other worthy organizations to end diabetes!