Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin issues.
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- A chronic condition causing high blood sugar levels.
- Often linked to insulin deficiency or resistance.
- Requires long-term dietary and lifestyle management.
概要
糖尿病は、すい臓から分泌されるインスリンというホルモンがうまく働かなくなることで、血液中のブドウ糖（血糖）が細胞に取り込まれず、血糖値が高い状態が続く病気です。放置すると血管が傷つき、失明や腎不全、神経障害などの合併症を招く恐れがあります。2) 使用パターン: 「糖尿病になる」「糖尿病と診断される」「糖尿病を予防する」といった動詞と組み合わせて使われます。また、「糖尿病予備軍」という言葉もよく使われます。3) 一般的な文脈: 病院での診察、健康診断の結果報告、健康に関するニュースや食事制限の話題で頻繁に耳にします。「生活習慣病」の一つとして、中高年だけでなく若い世代でも関心が高まっています。4) 類語との比較: 「高血糖」は一時的な状態を指すことが多いのに対し、「糖尿病」は慢性的な疾患としての診断名を指します。
Examples
父は糖尿病の治療のために食事制限をしています。
everydayMy father is on a diet to treat his diabetes.
糖尿病の合併症を防ぐことが重要です。
formalIt is important to prevent complications of diabetes.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
糖尿病予備軍
pre-diabetic
Often Confused With
High blood sugar is a temporary state or a symptom, while diabetes is the chronic disease itself.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Diabetes is a formal medical term used in clinical and daily settings. It is often discussed in the context of lifestyle-related diseases. Be respectful when discussing it as it is a chronic condition.
Common Mistakes
People sometimes confuse diabetes with just 'high sugar intake.' It is a complex metabolic issue, not just caused by eating sweets. Avoid using it lightly as a joke.
Tips
Focus on lifestyle habits
When discussing diabetes in Japan, people often focus on 'seikatsu shukan' (lifestyle habits). Mentioning diet and exercise is key.
Avoid stigmatizing language
Be careful not to blame the patient, as diabetes can also be genetic. Use neutral medical terminology.
High awareness in Japan
Japan has a high awareness of health checkups, and diabetes is a major concern in national public health policy.
Word Origin
The term comes from the observation that patients with this disease have sweet-smelling or sugar-containing urine.
Cultural Context
Diabetes is widely recognized in Japan as a 'lifestyle disease' (seikatsu shukan byo). Public health campaigns strongly encourage regular screenings to catch it early.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Tou' (sugar) + 'Nyo' (urine) + 'Byo' (sickness). Sugar in the urine signifies the disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions大きく分けて、インスリンが作れなくなる1型糖尿病と、生活習慣などが関与する2型糖尿病があります。日本人の糖尿病の多くは2型です。
一度発症すると完全に治すことは難しいですが、適切な食事療法や運動療法、薬物療法で血糖値をコントロールし、健康な人と変わらない生活を送ることは可能です。
初期には自覚症状がほとんどありませんが、進行すると喉の渇き、多尿、体重減少、疲れやすさなどの症状が現れることがあります。
まだ糖尿病とは診断されないものの、血糖値が正常範囲を超えており、放置すると糖尿病に移行する可能性が高い状態を指します。
Test Yourself
健康診断で血糖値が高く、___と診断されました。
文脈的に血糖値に関する病名である糖尿病が適切です。
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Summary
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin issues.
- A chronic condition causing high blood sugar levels.
- Often linked to insulin deficiency or resistance.
- Requires long-term dietary and lifestyle management.
Focus on lifestyle habits
When discussing diabetes in Japan, people often focus on 'seikatsu shukan' (lifestyle habits). Mentioning diet and exercise is key.
Avoid stigmatizing language
Be careful not to blame the patient, as diabetes can also be genetic. Use neutral medical terminology.
High awareness in Japan
Japan has a high awareness of health checkups, and diabetes is a major concern in national public health policy.
Examples
2 of 2父は糖尿病の治療のために食事制限をしています。
My father is on a diet to treat his diabetes.
糖尿病の合併症を防ぐことが重要です。
It is important to prevent complications of diabetes.
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