LIV-N-LARGE

       

           The kidneys are a pair of reddish organs shaped like kidney beans.  Primary purpose:

         1.   Regulate the composition and volume of the blood.     

         2.  Remove wastes from the blood.  The kidneys excrete this waste in the form of urine.    

         Your kidneys can fail if you have high blood pressure and do not treat it properly. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Symptoms of Diabetes

     

Early signs of diabetes:                      

1. Polydipsia – increased thirst.     

2. Polyuria – increased urine 

3. Polyphagia – increased hunger. 

4. Weight loss with IDDM.

5. Obesity with NIDDM

            

        Additional signs may include blurred vision, skin irritation or infection, loss of strength and general weakness. 

       

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

   

 Managing Diabetes     

 

1. Early detection and preventing the complications.  

2. Community screening programs to help identify people with elevated blood sugar for follow-up tests.

3. Maintaining optimal nutrition and lean body weight. 

4. Secondly, the avoidance of hyperglycemia and glycosuria is important because both of these symptoms indicate poor control. 

5. Lastly, the prevention of complication brought on by diabetes is enhanced by consistent control of blood sugar levels to reduce risks.