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Diabetes and effect on healthy

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that effects how your body processes blood sugar ( glucose ) . there are three main types:  1.Type 1 Diabetes : an autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas . it requires insulin injections . 2.Type 2 Diabetes : a condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough. its often linked to lifestyle factors like diet and exercise . 3.Gestational diabetes : occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth but increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later.  common symptoms:   frequent urination excessive thirst unexplained weight loss fatigue  blurred vision  slow healing wounds. effects on health: diabetes can have serious effects on health especially if its not well managed. high blood sugar can damage various organs and systems in the body . 1.short term effect :  fatigue : due to the body's inability to use glucose properly. frequent u...

Effect of Alcohol

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https://meddailyawareness.blogspot.com/2025/02/diabetes-and-effect-on-healthy.html   https://meddailyawareness.blogspot.com/2025/02/effect-of-smoking.html Alcohol  is distilled fermented drink that depress and decrease electrical activity of the neurons in the brain. And causes extensive pathology including hepatic cirrohosis ,encephalopathy and prepheral neuropathy but also pancreatitis, cardiomyopathy,erectile dysfunction and injury through accidents due to loss of balance.   Alcohol effects almost all body organs in the body when you drink heavally excessive or long-term consumption can lead to serious health problems include;:               1:effect on the brain Memory loss and congnitive decline- alcohol can shrink brain tissue leading to memory problems and difficulty thinking. Impaired coodination and judgment-affects motor skills, and  increasing the risk of accidents.Increased risk of mental disorders and addiction.   ...

Effect of smoking

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https://meddailyawareness.blogspot.com/2025/02/effect-of-alcohol.html Smoking is a serious health hazard that effect the body . Smoking is a habit that involves inhaling tobacco smoke which contains thousands of harmful chemicals including: nicotine ,  tar , and carbon monoxide .  Smoking has severe and wide-ranging effects on health,  impacting nearly every organ in the body .        effects of Smoking on health include: 1:effect of the Respiratory system: causes lung diseases like chronic bronchitis, emphysema,  and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) . Is Major cause of lung cancer,  responsible for about 85% of cases .  Leads shortness of breath( reduces lung function making it harder to breath ) coughing and wheezing . 2:effect of Cardiovascular system :  increases risk of heart disease,  high blood pressure,  strokes, and blood clots. Narrow arteries( leads atherosclerosis)    leading to poor ci...