WHAT IS DIABETES

This blog is about what is diabetes 

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. There are two main types of diabetes:

1. Type 1 Diabetes: The body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter cells to provide energy. Without insulin, blood sugar levels rise. Type 1 diabetes is typically diagnosed in children or young adults and requires daily insulin therapy.

2. Type 2 Diabetes: The body either becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it. As a result, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults and is often linked to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. It can sometimes be managed with diet, exercise, and medications, but may also require insulin.

Gestational diabetes can also occur during pregnancy when hormone changes cause insulin resistance, usually resolving after childbirth but increasing the mother’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Chronic high blood sugar can lead to complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, kidney problems, vision loss, and other serious health issues. Managing diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and sometimes using medication or insulin therapy.