Overall, diabetes comprises of several metabolic disorders that are characterized with the phenotype of hyperglycemia. This chronic disease is believed to be causes by a complex interaction of environmental factors, genetics and life-style choices (Tabish, 2007). However, it is worth noting that the causes exhibit variation depending with the type of diabetes. As such, a common diabetes cause for all the types of the illness has not yet been identified. Therefore, causes of diabetes can be said to be specific to each type of the disease, as well as the genetic nature of individuals. For instance, causes of type 1 diabetes differ considerably from those of type 2 diabetes. Similarly, the causes of gestational diabetes are distinct from those of other types of diabetes. Overall, the causes can be grouped depending with the type of diabetes involved. Therefore, this paper provides a comprehensive review on the causes and effects of diabetes on body systems.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Causes of Diabetes
- Causes of Type 1 Diabetes
- Causes of Type 2 Diabetes
- Causes of Gestational Diabetes
- Disease-induced Causes of Diabetes
- Effects of Diabetes on Body Systems
- Endocrine System
- Excretory System
- Digestive System
- Circulatory System
- Central Nervous System
- Integumentary System
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the causes and effects of diabetes on the body's organ systems. It explores the various types of diabetes, their distinct causes, and the impact of each type on the endocrine, excretory, digestive, circulatory, central nervous, and integumentary systems.
- Causes of different types of diabetes
- Impact of diabetes on various organ systems
- Complications and consequences of diabetes
- Potential risk factors and lifestyle choices related to diabetes
- The role of genetic factors and autoimmune responses in the development of diabetes
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper introduces diabetes as a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, highlighting the complex interplay of environmental factors, genetics, and lifestyle choices in its development.
- Causes of Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes results from the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to impaired glucose regulation. The text explores genetic predisposition, bacterial or viral infections, and environmental toxins as potential triggers for this autoimmune response.
- Causes of Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is largely attributed to genetic factors and lifestyle choices. The chapter discusses how obesity, sedentary lifestyle, age, and poor nutrition increase the risk of developing this type of diabetes.
- Causes of Gestational Diabetes: While the exact causes remain unknown, the text highlights several risk factors associated with gestational diabetes, such as family history, overweight or obesity, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Disease-induced Causes of Diabetes: The chapter explores how certain diseases and therapies can contribute to the development of diabetes, citing examples like pancreatitis, pancreatectomy, Cushing's syndrome, and steroid therapy.
- Endocrine System: The paper examines the effect of diabetes on the endocrine system, focusing on the role of the pancreas in insulin production and the consequences of low insulin levels or insulin resistance on hormonal balance and energy metabolism.
- Excretory System: The text highlights the link between diabetes and diabetic nephropathy, a kidney disease characterized by kidney stone formation and impaired waste filtration, leading to potential kidney failure.
- Digestive System: The chapter discusses the impact of diabetes on the digestive system, specifically addressing gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach fails to empty properly due to high blood glucose levels, further exacerbating diabetes.
- Circulatory System: Diabetes can lead to devastating consequences in the circulatory system. The paper examines how high blood glucose levels contribute to the formation of fatty deposits in blood vessels, causing atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and potentially cardiovascular heart disease.
- Central Nervous System: The chapter explores the impact of diabetes on the central nervous system, emphasizing peripheral neuropathy, a condition characterized by nerve damage and sensory loss, and diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition resulting from blood vessel leakage in the eyes.
- Integumentary System: The paper concludes its discussion of the effects of diabetes by focusing on its impact on the skin, highlighting the increased susceptibility to calluses, folliculitis, and bacterial and fungal infections, leading to the development of ulcers.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic disorders, environmental factors, genetics, lifestyle choices, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, autoimmune destruction, insulin, pancreas, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, nutrition, endocrine system, excretory system, digestive system, circulatory system, central nervous system, integumentary system, diabetic nephropathy, gastroparesis, atherosclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy.
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- Patrick Kimuyu (Author), 2017, Diabetes as a Chronic Disease. Causes and Effects of Diabetes on Organ Systems, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/384372
