Diary of a Diabetic - entry 2

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As with any disease, knowledge is key. We have so many resources, today, at our fingertips, there is no reason just to accept information obtained from one pamphlet or one physician. Besides, physicians today don't really take a personal interest in their patients. They don't spend much time getting to know their patients, and treating the whole person. Going to the doctor is like jumping on an assembly line and just about all treatments are a one size fits all solution. So it is imperative we educate ourselves. With diabetes, we need to understand the different types. 1 . Type 1: This type is also known as juvenile diabetes. It has been reported that this type occurs when a virus invades the body and causes the immune system to be attacked and destroyed. This in turn affects the pancreas causing the body's natural insulin to cease from functioning. 2. Type 2: This type is also known as insulin resistance. The pancreas doesn't produce insulin properly and when it does, the body is resistant to it. If not kept under control, it will most likely lead to obesity. It can also lead to organ problems. Most often, this type occurs in adults. 3. Type 3: This occurs when insulin resistance takes place in the brain. Although, researchers do not have all the answers, this has been linked to Alzheimers disease. It is possible to have both 1 and 2. We use to think my mom was crazy when she told us she had both. Then just 3 years ago, I found out I had both. Guess my mama wasn't so crazy after all. When I was diagnosed with both, my doctor was finally able to help.