Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by high levels of blood sugar (glucose) due to the body’s inability to produce or properly use insulin. There are several types of diabetes:
1. Type 1 Diabetes Cause: Autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin
Dependency: People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin daily to survive. Typical Onset: Usually diagnosed in children, teens, or young adults but can develop at any age.
Symptoms: Frequent urination, extreme thirst, weight loss, fatigue.
2. Type 2 Diabetes Cause: The body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to insulin. Common Risk Factors: Obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and genetic predisposition.
Typical Onset: Usually develops in adults over 45, but is increasingly being diagnosed in younger individuals.
Treatment: Often managed through lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) and medication, with insulin needed in some cases.
Symptoms: Fatigue, frequent urination, blurred vision, and slow healing of wounds.
3. Gestational Diabetes Cause: Develops during pregnancy, when the body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the needs of the mother and growing baby.
Risks: Increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery, and both mother and child may have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
Treatment: Often managed with dietary changes, exercise, and sometimes insulin or medication.
Symptoms: Typically does not cause noticeable symptoms and is often diagnosed during routine prenatal screenings.
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