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Diabetes
Abbie, Cassie, Marie, and
Leanna
Diabetes
 Diabetes
is a disorder in which the
pancreas does not properly produce
insulin and the cells do not recognize it.
 Type 1: Usually found in children and
young adults due to passing down from
parent to children.
 Type 2: Developed over time through bad
health practices and unhealthy lifestyles.
Cardiovascular System
 When
blood glucose levels become high,
it can damage the blood vessels.
 This affects the cardiovascular system
because it makes it harder for blood to
circulate through the body.
 This can cause a tingling sensation in the
legs from lack of blood.
Digestive System
 Can
cause gastroparesis.
 A disorder affecting individuals with type 1
and type 2 diabetes.
 Affects people by taking too long to
empty stomach contents.
Immune System
 Causes
immune system to destroy insulin
producing cells within the pancreas.
 Lowers immune response.
 More susceptible to infections.
Nervous System
 Can
cause diabetic neuropathies, family
of nerve disorders caused by diabetes.
 Loss of feeling in extremities.
 Nerve damage to digestive tract, heart,
and sex organs.
 Peripheral neuropathy, autonomic
neuropathy, poximal neuropathy, and
focal neuropathy.
Respiratory System
 Adversely
affect breathing.
 Ketoacidosis and kussmaul breathing,
high levels of blood glucose
accompanied by high levels of ketones in
the blood.
Urinary System
 If
there is an access of glucose in the
blood the kidneys will clean it out and
create urine.
 High blood glucose levels can promote
bacterial growth which will raise the
chances of an UTI.
 Can cause kidney damage and nerve
damage.
Conclusion
 Diabetes
can affect all systems of the
body and can create life threatening
disorders that should always be
monitored.