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-SINTOMAS Y CAUSAS DE LA DIABETES

¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la diabetes?

Los síntomas de la diabetes incluyen:

aumento de la sed y de las ganas de orinar, aumento del apetito, fatiga, visión borrosa, entumecimiento u hormigueo en las manos o los pies, úlceras que no cicatrizan y pérdida de peso sin razón aparente.

Los síntomas de la diabetes tipo 1 pueden aparecer rápidamente, en cuestión de semanas. En cambio, los síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2 suelen progresar muy despacio, a lo largo de varios años, y pueden ser tan leves que a veces ni siquiera se notan. Muchas personas con diabetes tipo 2 no tienen síntomas. Algunas solo se enteran de que tienen la enfermedad cuando surgen problemas de salud relacionados con la diabetes, como visión borrosa o problemas del corazón.

¿Qué causa la diabetes tipo 1?

La diabetes tipo 1 ocurre cuando el sistema inmunitario, que combate las infecciones, ataca y destruye las células beta del páncreas que son las que producen la insulina. Los científicos piensan que la diabetes tipo 1 es causada por genes y factores ambientales, como los virus, que pueden desencadenar la enfermedad. Algunos estudios como el TrialNet están enfocados en identificar las causas de la diabetes tipo 1 y las posibles maneras de prevenir o retrasar el progreso o comienzo de la enfermedad.

¿Qué causa la diabetes tipo 2?

La diabetes tipo 2, la forma más común de la enfermedad, es causada por varios factores, entre ellos, el estilo de vida y los genes.

Sobrepeso, obesidad e inactividad física

Una persona tiene mayor probabilidad de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2 si no se mantiene físicamente activa y tiene sobrepeso u obesidad. Algunas veces, el exceso de peso causa resistencia a la insulina y es frecuente en personas con diabetes tipo 2. La ubicación de la grasa corporal también tiene importancia. El exceso de grasa en el vientre está vinculado con la resistencia a la insulina, la diabetes tipo 2 y las enfermedades del corazón y los vasos sanguíneos. Para ver si su peso representa un riesgo para la aparición de la diabetes tipo 2, vea estas gráficas de índice de masa corporal (IMC).

Resistencia a la insulina

La diabetes tipo 2 suele comenzar con resistencia a la insulina, una afección en la que el músculo, el hígado y las células grasas no usan adecuadamente la insulina. Como resultado, el cuerpo necesita más insulina para que la glucosa pueda ingresar en las células. Al principio, el páncreas produce más insulina para cubrir el aumento de la demanda, pero con el tiempo deja de producir suficiente insulina y aumentan los niveles de glucosa en la sangre.

Genes y antecedentes familiares

Igual que sucede con la diabetes tipo 1, ciertos genes pueden hacer que una persona sea más propensa a tener diabetes tipo 2. Los genes también pueden aumentar el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2 al aumentar la tendencia de la persona al sobrepeso u obesidad. 

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-SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES OF DIABETES

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Symptoms of diabetes include:

increased thirst and urge to urinate, increased appetite, fatigue, blurred vision, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, non-healing ulcers and weight loss for no known reason.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can appear quickly, within weeks. On the other hand, the symptoms of type 2 diabetes usually progress very slowly, over several years, and can be so mild that sometimes they are not even noticed. Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms. Some only learn they have the disease when diabetes-related health problems arise, such as blurred vision or heart problems.

What causes type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system, which fights infection, attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Scientists think that type 1 diabetes is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that can trigger the disease. Some studies such as TrialNet are focused on identifying the causes of type 1 diabetes and possible ways to prevent or delay the progress or onset of the disease.

What causes type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, is caused by several factors, including lifestyle and genes.

Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity

A person is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if they are not physically active and are overweight or obese. Excess weight sometimes causes insulin resistance and is common in people with type 2 diabetes. The location of body fat is also important. Excess belly fat is linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart and blood vessel disease. To see if your weight poses a risk for the onset of type 2 diabetes, see these body mass index (BMI) graphs.

Insulin resistance

Type 2 diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which the muscle, liver, and fat cells do not properly use insulin. As a result, the body needs more insulin so that glucose can enter the cells. At first, the pancreas produces more insulin to meet the increased demand, but over time it stops producing enough insulin and blood glucose levels rise.

Genes and family history

As with type 1 diabetes, certain genes can make a person more likely to have type 2 diabetes. Genes can also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by increasing a person's tendency to be overweight or obese.

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-SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES OF DIABETES

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Symptoms of diabetes include:

increased thirst and increased urination, increased appetite, fatigue, blurred vision, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, sores that do not heal and weight loss for no apparent reason.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can appear quickly, in a matter of weeks. In contrast, symptoms of type 2 diabetes usually progress very slowly, over several years, and may be so mild that sometimes they are not even noticeable. Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms. Some only find out they have the disease when diabetes-related health problems arise, such as blurred vision or heart problems.

What causes type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the infection-fighting immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Scientists think that type 1 diabetes is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that can trigger the disease. Some studies such as TrialNet are focused on identifying the causes of type 1 diabetes and possible ways to prevent or delay the progression or onset of the disease.

What causes type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, is caused by several factors, including lifestyle and genes.

Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity

A person is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if he or she is not physically active and is overweight or obese. Sometimes excess weight causes insulin resistance and is common in people with type 2 diabetes. The location of body fat also matters. Excess belly fat is linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart and blood vessel disease. To see if your weight poses a risk for the onset of type 2 diabetes, see these body mass index (BMI) charts.

Insulin resistance

Type 2 diabetes often begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which muscle, liver and fat cells do not use insulin properly. As a result, the body needs more insulin so that glucose can enter the cells. At first, the pancreas produces more insulin to meet the increased demand, but over time it stops producing enough insulin and blood glucose levels rise.

Genes and family history

As with type 1 diabetes, certain genes can make a person more prone to type 2 diabetes. Genes increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by increasing a person's tendency to be overweight or obese.