What is Diabetes management?
Diabetes is a serious condition that causes higher than normal blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your body cannot make or effectively use its own insulin, a hormone made by special cells in the pancreas called islets (eye-lets).
Insulin serves as a “key” to open your cells, to allow the sugar (glucose) from the food you eat to enter. Then, your body uses that glucose for energy.
Main types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
What Causes Type 1 Diabetes
Family history
If a family member has (or had) type 1, you are at a higher risk.
Viral infections
Certain viruses may trigger the development of type 1 diabetes by causing the immune system to turn against the body
Geography
The incidence of type 1 diabetes is higher in cold weather regions
Ethnicity
The incidence of type 1 diabetes is higher in cold weather regions
Age
Type 1 diabetes usually develops in younger adults and children
Genetics
Having specific genes may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes
Factors That Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes
Important to note
Diabetes is a lifestyle disease, especially those who live a sedentary lifestyle, and the number of diabetics in the world is dramatically increasing.
(Global Statistics in 2020. Reference: WHO) Diabetes (who.int)
Effects of Diabetes
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Diabetes is amongst the largest silent killer across the globe. Balanced glycaemic control is essential to avoid immediate as well as long-term complications arising from Diabetes.