Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Metabolism is the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. Glucose is the end product of our food after all the processes of ingestion, digestion, assimilation and absorption. Which means anything that is consumed, finally breaks down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body and is required for the production of energy. Once digestion is over, next come the process known as the assimilation. After the digestion process, the glucose that passes into the bloodstream needs to be utilized by cells for growth and energy. To aid the glucose getting into the cells, we require a hormone called the insulin.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach. In normal conditions, the pancreas automatically produces the right amount of insulin required for our body to absorb the glucose. In the diabetics, however, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin and in some cases there is insulin resistance and hence the glucose is not utilized. In that situation, glucose builds up in the blood, overflows into the urine, and passes out of the body in the urine. Thus, the body loses its main source of fuel even though the blood contains large amounts of glucose. If blood sugar is consistently high, over time it can affect the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and other parts of the body which are called complications.
The three main types of diabetes are : Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. Humans have a great immune system to fight infection. But when this system turns against and starts attacking, especially the insulin producing beta cells, it results in type 1 diabetes. When this happens, the pancreas produces little or no insulin. A person diagnosed with type 1 diabetes must take insulin by injections daily to live. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. We can easily say about 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2. The major contributing factors for this form of diabetes is most often associated with older age, family history of diabetes, obesity, history of gestational diabetes, physical inactivity, and certain ethnicities. About 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. In the case of type 2 diabetes, the pancreas is usually producing enough insulin, but for unknown reasons the body cannot use the insulin effectively, a condition called insulin resistance.
Gestational Diabetes. Some women develop gestational diabetes late in pregnancy. Although this form of diabetes usually disappears after the birth of the baby, women who have had gestational diabetes have a 40 to 60 percent chance of developing type 2 diabetes within 5 to 10 years. Maintaining a reasonable body weight and being physically active may help prevent development of type 2 diabetes.
People who might have diabetes may have some or none of the symptoms or signs which are frequently urinate, unusually thirsty, extremely hungry, unusually losing weight, extremely fatigue, blurred vision, having sores that slowly to heal, numbness in hands or feet or frequently infected.
The diagnosis of diabetes is made by a simple blood test measuring blood glucose level. Usually these tests are repeated on a subsequent day to confirm the diagnosis. A diagnosis of diabetes is a frightening and bewildering experience because there is so much information to take in and the diagnosis may come as a shock. People with Type 2 diabetes may hear their condition described as “mild,” but Type 2 diabetes is not a “mild” medical condition. Both forms and all stages of diabetes are serious, with many possible complications, including eye, heart, kidney, and nerve damage.2
People who might be having the risks for diabetes are individuals with parents or siblings with diabetes, people over the age 45, people who are overweight and do not exercise regularly or woman who had a baby weighing 9 pounds or more at birth. It also depends on a certain racial or ethnic groups. Diabetes may also cause by the low amount of HDL cholesterol in body system.2
As yet, there is no “cure” for either type of diabetes, although there are many ways of keeping diabetes under control. Diabetes treatments are designed to help the body to control the sugar levels in the blood. Studies have shown that good control of blood sugar is the key to avoiding diabetic complications. Medication is only one aspect of the treatments, maintaining a healthy weight, increasing any physical activity, eating healthy foods, testing blood sugars regularly, taking medications as prescribed, attending diabetes education programs, and consulting with the health professional to keep the blood sugar in control will also help to control the diabetes and stay well.
Islam instructs believers to take care of their health. Prophet Muhammad S.A.W said, "There are two graces which many people misevaluate; (they are) health and free time (for doing good)". This is why taking care of the body is the foremost duty of the human. lslam is the religion of all times and places. It is a perfect system of temporal values. By practicing its laws Muslims all over the world not only attain spirituality but the pinnacle of all other glories and gain the wealth of health. Islam teaches moderation in all aspects of life, including eating. The Holy Quran mentions this: "O children of Adam, look to your adornment of every place of worship and eat and drink but not prodigal Lo! He loveth not the prodigals." Allah says: "O you who believe, do not forbid the good things which Allah has made lawful for you and do not exceed limits. Surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits" Restriction of alcohol is desired in diabetes, as alcohol provokes low blood glucose levels (hypoglycaemia). Drinking alcohol is prohibited in Islam. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and also improves blood glucose and lipid control. Islam lays emphasis on not only a moderate and simple diet but also on physical exercise. The daily prayer is itself a form of exercise, as its prescribed movements involve all muscles and joints of the body, as well as providing a way of meditation and relieving mental stress. Living with diabetes requires a lot of self-discipline in terms of careful attention to diet, rigorous timing of self-medication, frequent testing of blood sugar, sticking to an exercise regime and ensuring regular attendance at a diabetes clinic. In a Muslim who offers salat (prayers) five times daily, discipline comes naturally. Wudhu’, the ablution required of Muslims before prayer, involves washing the parts of the body that are generally exposed to grime and dust. This practice helps in checking the feet daily, which is essential in people with diabetes. "O ye who believe! When you prepare for prayer wash your faces, and your hands (and arms) to the elbows, rub your heads with water and wash your feet to the ankles.."
From my own perspectives, I strongly believe that Islam is totally a comprehensive religion. Revealed by the true one Lord, Allah S.W.T, who is the creator, organiser, planner of all things. Nothing happens in creations except what He allows to happen. The Prophet S.A.W used to often repeat the phrase “There is neither movement nor power except by Allah’s will” . All the incidents and creations that He made will always has its’ own benefits and lessons. We as the servants of His must always obey all His instructions and worship Him at all times. As for the purpose of life, the mankind must believe, learn, and practise all the teachings that sent down by Him to our Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Al Quran and Sunnah has being left to us to make full use of it as the guidance and direction in life. All the secrets of life in this world and hereafter are already written in the Quran. As for example, the existence of all the diseases must always have the cure. It is our job to go deep into the meaning of Al Quran and search for all the knowledge inside it. There is no doubt that Islam is a comprehensive religion as it is a message for all times to the whole world in all phases and fields of life.
As for the conclusion, diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high blood glucose levels due to defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes can cause serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications. If a person has diabetes, healthful lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, and other health habits will help to improve glycemic (blood sugar) control and prevent or minimize complications of diabetes. There are actually related to the teachings and actions or rituals that Islam has introduced to us. Verily, Islam is a religion that aims at human progress and shows the way through a number of commands and prohibitions covering every aspect of a person's daily, social and political life. These commands and prohibitions have been codified into a complete social and political system. It is a practical system, for it has been practiced with success. Islamic society and its culture are based on the precise teachings of the Quran and Sunnah (sayings and acts) of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
No comments:
Post a Comment