Diabetic Risk Assesment

Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Hyperglycaemia and other related disturbances in the body’s metabolism can lead to serious damage to many of the body’s systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. There are two basic forms of diabetes:

Type 1 Diabetes is a severe, chronic form of diabetes caused by insufficient production of insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The disease, which typically appears in childhood or adolescence, is characterized by increased sugar levels in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, frequent urination, acidosis, and wasting. It is also called insulin-dependent diabetes. People with this type of diabetes produce very little or no insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes is a mild form of diabetes that typically appears first in adulthood and is exacerbated by obesity and an inactive lifestyle. This disease often has no symptoms, is usually diagnosed by test.

When a therapist in knowledgeable in Diabetic Risk assessment and the effects this disease can have on all the body systems; they can look out for the changes within the physical body, and also help the client to manage their lifestyle through better care and nutritional advice.