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Diabetes

Definition: A condition in which excessive amounts of some substances are excreted from the body. The term may refer to either of two unrelated diseases, diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. In common usage, the term diabetes is synonymous with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or when cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced, so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. In type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the body fails to properly use insulin, which is needed to take sugar from the blood to the cells.

Symptoms:

• Frequent urination
• Excessive thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Unusual weight loss
• Increased fatigue
• Irritability
• Blurry vision

Treatment:

Diabetes is treatable with medications, changes in nourishment and an increase in movement in your daily life. Regular movement can decrease blood pressure, assist with weight management and regulate blood sugars.

More information:
Rochelle is a Core Team member of Divabetics and captains the Twist and Shout station for the Divabetics Makeover Your Diabetes Events.

For more information, call the office at 212-689-4558 or visit www.Divabetic.org for free support groups and upcoming events.

Metabolic Syndrome

Definition: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase one’s risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Metabolic Syndrome may also be referred to as Syndrome X or Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

Symptoms:

These conditions include:

• Obesity, particularly around your waist, having an “apple shape.”
• Insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate the amount of sugar in your body.
• Elevated blood pressure.
• Elevated triclycerides and a low level of HDL (high density lipoprotein known as the “good cholesterol.”

Treatment:

A change in lifestyle can delay or prevent the development of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. This can be done by changes in nourishment and an increase in movement in your daily life. Regular movement can decrease blood pressure, assist with weight management and regulates blood sugars. It is highly recommended that you quit smoking as well.

More information:
For more information, call our office at 212-689-4558 or visit www.AmericanHeart.org.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Definition: PCOS is a condition characterized by the accumulation of numerous cysts (fluid-filled sacs) on the ovaries associated with high male hormone levels, chronic anovulation (absent ovulation), and other metabolic disturbances. PCOS is also called Stein-Leventhal syndrome.

Symptoms:

You may experience some of the following symptoms:

• Irregular or absent menses
• Numerous cysts on the ovaries in many, but not all, cases
• High blood pressure
• Acne
• Elevated insulin levels, Insulin Resistance, or Diabetes
• Infertility
• Excess hair on the face and body
• Thinning of the scalp hair (alopecia)
• Weight Problems or obesity that is centered around your mid section

Treatment:

PCOS is treatable with medications, changes in nourishment and an increase in movement in your daily life. Regular movement can decrease blood pressure, assist with weight management and regulate blood sugars.

More information:

Rochelle is on the Advisory Board for PCOSA – The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association. For more information, call our office at 212-689-4558 or visit www.PCOSupport.org.