What is diabetes?

 Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood sugar level (also called the blood sugar level) is too high. Blood sugar is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps glucose from the food enter cells and be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn't make enough or no insulin or doesn't use insulin well. After that, glucose remains in the blood and does not enter the cells. 

 Too much glucose in the blood for hours can cause health problems. There is no cure for diabetes, but there are steps you can take to manage it and stay healthy.

 Diabetes is sometimes called a 'sugar touch' or 'prediabetes'. These terms indicate that someone does not have diabetes or is less severe, but all cases of diabetes are serious.

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 Diabetes affects almost everyone, from the more than 110 million Americans who are sick or at risk of the disease to more people being treated for diabetes.

What type of diabetes is it?

The most common forms of diabetes are type 1 and type 2.

Type 1 diabetes

 In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Your immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, but can occur at any age. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to survive. Medicine

Type 2 diabetes

 In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce or use insulin well. Type 2 diabetes can occur at any age, even in childhood. However, this type of diabetes is most common in middle-aged and elderly people. It is the most common form of type 2 diabetes.

 How common is diabetes?

In 2015, 30.3 million people, or 9.4% of the population, had diabetes in the United States. More than a quarter did not know they were sick. Diabetes affects 1 in 4 people over the age of 65. About 90-95% of adult cases have type 2 diabetes. Who is more likely to develop type 1?

2 diabetes? You're more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you're over 45, have a family history of diabetes, or are overweight. Certain health issues, such as lack of exercise, race, and high blood pressure also affect your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. You're also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you have prediabetes or gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

 What Health Problems Can It Cause in People with Diabetes?

Over time, hyperglycemia leads to problems such as:

•  heart disease
•  paralysis
•  kidney disease
•  eye problems
•  dental disease
•  nerve injury
•  foot problems