Diabetes Mellitus, often referred to simply as diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital for your health because it’s an essential source of energy for cells that make up muscles and tissues. However, when you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates glucose) or doesn’t use it effectively.
Type 1 Diabetes: Usually diagnosed in children and young adults, where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin injections daily to survive.
Type 2 Diabetes: The most common form, often diagnosed in adults, although increasingly found in children and adolescents. In type 2 diabetes, the body doesn’t use insulin properly (insulin resistance) or doesn’t produce enough insulin. It can often be managed with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, oral medications, and sometimes insulin injections.
Untreated or poorly managed diabetes can lead to serious complications over time, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, and vision loss. However, with proper management, people with diabetes can live healthy lives and reduce their risk of complications.
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