Metabolism is a very important word and concept in the human body structure and function. It is not just important for people who are into a diet program but it is very important for everyone to know how their body functions. In simple terms metabolism is the body process of producing energy needed for the sustenance of the body as well as for cell renewal. In a normal body metabolism our body converts what is being digested to simple sugars called glucose. This glucose is primarily the nutrient source in the blood and the is the resource for most of the bodily functions. Now that you have a background about metabolism it is easier to understand that Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. 

Remember that when we eat the food is digested and processed in the stomach by acids and also by enzymes found in the gastrointestinal system. There is a byproduct being produced in this process and that is the simple sugar glucose. Our cells then utilize the energy form that helps us in our daily functions as well as to help us replace any damage or dead cells. The problem lies in the malfunction happening when glucose cannot penetrate the cells. This is what happens if the body lacks the enzyme called insulin. Insulin is the enzyme or component that allows the cells in our body to absorb glucose. 

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Our pancreas has a very important role in the production of insulin. It is what produces insulin in our bodies. As we eat the pancreas releases hormones enough to break down the important components of food and distribute the simple sugar glucose in the blood stream to the cells, in effect this lowers the sugar content in the blood.

In a diabetic person there is a problem in the amount of glucose being absorbed in the blood because of there isn’t enough insulin that will disperse the sugar to the blood. This condition is referred to as hyperglycemia. There are three possible cause of this; one is the body’s inability to produce insulin, second the body cannot produce sufficient amount of insulin or thirdly the body does not respond well or normally to the insulin that the pancreas produces. 

The problem lies as the glucose builds up in the blood stream while the body cannot receive proper nourishment. This can pose to be a really harmful condition. There are many kinds of diabetes but it is notable that all kinds can be treated and managed. Though it is a chronic disease management is doable.

Do you ever wonder how your blood pressure is being measured? Though the works all happens within our veins and blood streams it is possible to measure your blood pressure. The instrument that is used particularly for quantifying the amount pressure of the blood in the blood stream is called sphygmomanometer. This instrument’s name originates from the Greek word “Sphygmo” that literally means pulse. From the name of this device you would think that it is a very complicated instrument but it is actually simple enough to understand. It is comprised of the following parts; the gauge to measure the the pressure of the blood, the pump mechanism and the rubber squeeze. The unit of measure used in measuring the blood pressure is in the form of mm/Hg or millimeter per mercury. Specifically the sphygmomanometer measures the high blood pressure and the arterial blood pressure.

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The Sphygmomanometer works by blocking the flow of blood in the brachial artery travelling to the area of the arm. This is done by placing the sphygmomanometer’s cuff around the upper arm just below the underarm then inflating the cuff with the use of the air pump. The arm should be extended towards the body and should be leveled at the cardiac muscles. Pressure is continuously applied from the cuff until such time that the pressure should be released. This is done by releasing the air thru the valve found in the air pump. As the pressure dissipates the person who is reading the measurement shown in the gauge reads it by placing a stethoscope under the tuck under the cuff just above the pulse. The reader should be hearing two sounds. The first pulse that the person reading and using the stethoscope will hear corresponds to the measure in the upper quadrant pressure read or the systolic blood pressure. The second pulse will in turn correspond to the lower quadrant blood pressure reading or the diastolic reading. These readings are the blood pressure reading. 

Now that we know how to measure the blood pressure is what are the factors that affect your blood pressure? There are various factors that directly and indirectly affect your blood pressure. Factors like strenuous activities, food, caffeine etc. It is important to keep your body at a stable state before taking or measuring your blood pressure so that the results are somewhat accurate. High blood pressure is the measure above what is considered normal which is 140/90 but remember that normal varies from people to people since each has their own health conditions to consider.

The numerical data in the upper and lower quadrant symbolizes the systolic and diastolic pressure. In a blood pressure reading the topmost number corresponds to the systolic pressure of the blood which is also translated as the pressure that is retained in in your blood vessels as your heart pumps blood that are going to the arteries themselves. On the other hand the lower numerical value corresponds to the diastolic blood pressure that is in turn indicative of the lowest pressure that your blood vessels are exposed to. 

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It is very important to diagnose high blood pressure early on because high blood pressure can be a very dangerous condition. High blood pressure can develop into more complications such as kidney problems, development of heart diseases, atherosclerosis or in layman’s term crusting of the blood vessels, cerebrovascular accidents or stroke and ocular damage. Another complication of high blood pressure is known as end organ complication. This is brought about because such organs undergo chronic stasis due to continuing high blood pressure. This is the reason why it is very important to know early on is suffering from hypertension so that it can be managed and normalized. 

Studies from some organizations that specializes in cardiac health all over the world show that one adult out of three is diagnosed of High blood pressure. In the United States studies also show that the total number of people suffering from hypertension is amounting to estimated seventy three million. It is also surprising that high blood pressure is prevalent to adolescent and children with millions diagnosed in America alone. Normal life can still be achieved with hypertension as long as there is an early detection and diagnosis and with constant management complications can be averted.

Diabetes is a well known disease around the world but many doesn’t know that there are three classifications of diabetes and one of these classifications is what is called Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is classifies as an autoimmune disorder and is also known as juvenile and insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. In type 1 diabetes mellitus the human body fails to produce insulin because the insulin producing cells located in the pancreas are destroyed, this in turn makes it difficult for the body to absorb sugar from the blood. That is why the person has to inject insulin.

Insulin is the hormone responsible for the absorption of glucose from the blood to the cells. People diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes falls under such category because of their body’s failure and inability to produce insulin. Studies show that people with this type of diabetes often have developed this before reaching the age of forty. Recent statistics also show that with the diagnosed patients of diabetes 15 percent fall under type 1 diabetes.

Taking insulin is a routine that type 1 diabetes patient incorporates in their daily lives. Unless they do so type 1 diabetes could be fatal. But just like any disease there are other paths to take with the management of this chronic disease. One is pancreas transplant which proves to be an effective mode of management as well since patients who’ve undergone such operation claims promising results. 

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This type is also referred to as juvenile diabetes because studies shows that this type or classification is diagnosed from infancy to childhood but it is also important to note that this type can develop even at adulthood but diagnosis of this type never occurs after the age of forty of it does it is very rare.

Type 1 diabetes is commonly attributed to genetics and is unavoidable for people who are diagnosed with it. Thus no amount of diet or exercise or lifestyle change can prevent or hinder it from appearing. A huge number of people with type 1 diabetes have normal lives and are healthy before their diagnosis. Remember that this type of diabetes roots from the body’s inability or failure to produce insulin and no studies yet show that there is a mechanism or management that will slow the progress of this type of diabetes.

To diagnose type 1 diabetes, a diagnostic test called C Peptide Assay is done. People diagnosed wit type 1 diabetes follow a strict diet and caloric and fat monitoring.