What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are two main types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. This means that your body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells in your pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body use glucose for energy. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin injections every day to manage their blood sugar levels.
- Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors, such as being overweight or obese, having a family history of diabetes, or being physically inactive. People with type 2 diabetes can often manage their blood sugar levels with diet, exercise, and medication.
Symptoms of diabetes
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Extreme hunger
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores
Complications of diabetes
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Blindness
- Nerve damage
- Foot problems
Managing diabetes
- There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed with a combination of diet, exercise, medication, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels.
- People with diabetes need to eat a healthy diet that is low in sugar and carbohydrates.
- They should also get regular exercise, which can help to lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
- People with diabetes may need to take medication to control their blood sugar levels.
- They should also monitor their blood sugar levels regularly, using a blood glucose meter.
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The latest research on diabetes
• ScienceDaily: Diabetes News: https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/diabetes
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