{"id":6171,"date":"2018-12-03T11:01:18","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T11:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/?post_type=blog_article&#038;p=6171"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:21:29","slug":"diabetes-sugar-disease","status":"publish","type":"blog_article","link":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/blog_article\/diabetes-sugar-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes (Sugar Disease)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"283\">Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Methods<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"782\">Diabetes, commonly known as <a href=\"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/\u00ean\/\"><strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"504\">sugar disease<\/strong><\/a>, is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide. It occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. As a result, <strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"722\">blood sugar levels rise<\/strong>, leading to serious health complications if left untreated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"944\">With 15 years of editorial experience in health content, I can confidently say that understanding diabetes early is the key to prevention and proper management.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"949\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"971\">What Is Diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1061\">Diabetes is a condition characterized by <strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1050\">high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)<\/strong> caused by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<li data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1098\">Insufficient insulin production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1121\">\n<p data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1121\">Insulin resistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1172\">Hormonal imbalances (in pregnancy-related cases)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1286\">Both <strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1199\">high blood sugar<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1238\"><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyistanbulmedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low blood sugar<\/a> (hypoglycemia)<\/strong> can be dangerous and require medical attention.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1313\">Diabetes Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1352\">Common <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1343\">diabetes symptoms<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1548\">\n<li data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1376\">\n<p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1376\">Increased appetite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1397\">Excessive thirst<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1420\">Frequent urination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1440\">\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1440\">Chronic fatigue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1463\">Dry and itchy skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1482\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1482\">Blurred vision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1505\">\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1505\">Slow wound healing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1548\">\n<p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1548\">Numbness or tingling in hands and feet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1661\">If you experience multiple symptoms, consulting a healthcare professional for blood sugar testing is essential.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1688\">Types of Diabetes<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1709\">Type 1 Diabetes<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1807\"><strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1730\">Type 1 diabetes<\/strong> is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1936\">\n<li data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1844\">\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1844\">Usually diagnosed before age 20<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1861\">\n<p data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1861\">Sudden onset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<p data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1899\">Requires lifelong insulin therapy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1936\">\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1936\">Represents about 10\u201315% of cases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1962\">Type 2 Diabetes<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2058\"><strong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1983\">Type 2 diabetes<\/strong> is the most common form and is primarily caused by <strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2057\">insulin resistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<li data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2111\">\n<p data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2111\">Often linked to obesity and sedentary lifestyle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2134\">\n<p data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2134\">Develops gradually<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<p data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2204\">Managed through diet, exercise, medication, and sometimes insulin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2209\" \/>\n<h3>Gestational Diabetes<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2261\">Gestational diabetes<\/strong> develops during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2457\">\n<li data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2332\">\n<p data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2332\">Typically appears around the 24th week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2363\">\n<p data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2363\">Caused by hormonal changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2401\">\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2401\">Usually resolves after childbirth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2457\">\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2457\">Increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2462\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2491\">How Is Diabetes Treated?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2585\">Effective <strong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2525\">diabetes treatment<\/strong> focuses on blood sugar control and complication prevention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2606\">Treatment includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2767\">\n<li data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2639\">\n<p data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2639\">Regular medical supervision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2666\">\n<p data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2666\">Healthy, balanced diet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2687\">\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2687\">Regular exercise<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2732\">\n<p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2732\">Oral medications (especially for Type 2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2767\">\n<p data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2767\">Insulin therapy when necessary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2851\">Early diagnosis and lifestyle management significantly improve long-term outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8239,"template":"","blog_articles_category":[705,706,707],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.1 (Yoast SEO v18.4.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ 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