Constant glucose monitoring is important for people with type I diabetes
In both type I and type II diabetes
you need to keep track of your glucose levels to help your body
function effectively. However, type I diabetes needs little more
attention, as unlike type II it can’t be controlled through diet
management and exercise. Type I diabetes is a condition where the
pancreas stops producing Insulin; it is also called insulin dependent
diabetes. It usually develops in children and teenagers, but there is a
fair amount of chance that it can develop at a later age too.
Highlighting the plight of a patient suffering from type I diabetes, a diabetologist, narrates: ‘I know a 26-year-old girl from Mumbai who is suffering from Type I diabetes for the past 12 years and is still not able to live a normal life. She was diagnosed with the condition at the age of 14. At 22, she underwent retinopathy and at 24 her mother helped her with a kidney transplant. However, as her condition was diagnosed much later in life, the kidney is not able to support her body enough which is leading to further complications. This is what type I diabetes can do to you, if not diagnosed and managed effectively at the right time, it can ruin your body to a great extent.’
One way to treat type I diabetes is to keep a tab on the blood sugar levels and take insulin shots regularly. Here are four reasons cited by Dr. on why continuous glucose monitoring in type I patients is important:
To prevent organ damage: The sugar levels in type I diabetes keeps fluctuating each day making it difficult to control. As it is an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system destroys cells of the pancreas that is responsible for making insulin. So, it is crucial to take insulin doses on a regular basis to manage the condition. In the absence of insulin the blood sugar level increases, which could damage major organs and might lead to a comatose state or loss of life. Monitoring your glucose levels could make it easier for you to know if you need medications to bring down your glucose levels or emergency hospitalisation.
To avoid diabetic ketoacidosis: It is a condition in which the fat is broken down to disseminate glucose throughout the body in the absence of insulin. A byproduct that is formed in the process is called acidic ketone bodies, an excess of which can be life-threatening for the patient and damage the kidneys. Keeping a tab of the glucose level can help one avoid this situation.
To avoid symptoms of hyperglycemia: Type I diabetes is asymptomatic but in some instances when the sugar levels go high one might feel listless, excessively thirsty, experience sudden weight loss, body aches and develop urinary tract infection, if the condition persists for too long. If you are monitoring your glucose levels daily you can steer clear from these problems.
To avoid vascular problems: It is the fluctuating pattern of type I diabetes that makes it difficult to control. It can change throughout the day. Excess glucose leads to micro vascular problems like nephropathy, neuropathy and retinopathy that affect the kidney, nerves, heart and eyes respectively.
What you should do: There is no permanent treatment for type I diabetes; an effective way to deal with the condition is to continue taking timely doses of insulin with the help of syringe, pump or pen. Ensure never to skip insulin; dosages are titrated based on the eating patterns and daily schedule of the patient. It is essential to monitor the glucose levels on a regular basis to keep track of insulin levels. People with very high blood sugar must use a glucometer. It is a must to intermittently check the blood sugar levels to avoid complications.
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Highlighting the plight of a patient suffering from type I diabetes, a diabetologist, narrates: ‘I know a 26-year-old girl from Mumbai who is suffering from Type I diabetes for the past 12 years and is still not able to live a normal life. She was diagnosed with the condition at the age of 14. At 22, she underwent retinopathy and at 24 her mother helped her with a kidney transplant. However, as her condition was diagnosed much later in life, the kidney is not able to support her body enough which is leading to further complications. This is what type I diabetes can do to you, if not diagnosed and managed effectively at the right time, it can ruin your body to a great extent.’
One way to treat type I diabetes is to keep a tab on the blood sugar levels and take insulin shots regularly. Here are four reasons cited by Dr. on why continuous glucose monitoring in type I patients is important:
To prevent organ damage: The sugar levels in type I diabetes keeps fluctuating each day making it difficult to control. As it is an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system destroys cells of the pancreas that is responsible for making insulin. So, it is crucial to take insulin doses on a regular basis to manage the condition. In the absence of insulin the blood sugar level increases, which could damage major organs and might lead to a comatose state or loss of life. Monitoring your glucose levels could make it easier for you to know if you need medications to bring down your glucose levels or emergency hospitalisation.
To avoid diabetic ketoacidosis: It is a condition in which the fat is broken down to disseminate glucose throughout the body in the absence of insulin. A byproduct that is formed in the process is called acidic ketone bodies, an excess of which can be life-threatening for the patient and damage the kidneys. Keeping a tab of the glucose level can help one avoid this situation.
To avoid symptoms of hyperglycemia: Type I diabetes is asymptomatic but in some instances when the sugar levels go high one might feel listless, excessively thirsty, experience sudden weight loss, body aches and develop urinary tract infection, if the condition persists for too long. If you are monitoring your glucose levels daily you can steer clear from these problems.
To avoid vascular problems: It is the fluctuating pattern of type I diabetes that makes it difficult to control. It can change throughout the day. Excess glucose leads to micro vascular problems like nephropathy, neuropathy and retinopathy that affect the kidney, nerves, heart and eyes respectively.
What you should do: There is no permanent treatment for type I diabetes; an effective way to deal with the condition is to continue taking timely doses of insulin with the help of syringe, pump or pen. Ensure never to skip insulin; dosages are titrated based on the eating patterns and daily schedule of the patient. It is essential to monitor the glucose levels on a regular basis to keep track of insulin levels. People with very high blood sugar must use a glucometer. It is a must to intermittently check the blood sugar levels to avoid complications.
THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.
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