Your Diabetes Health Guide
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The Ultimate Guide To Diabetes
Diabetes, is a condition, wherein the glucose (a type of sugar) levels in the blood are too high. If these high glucose levels are untreated, they can damage multiple organs of the body. When the sugar levels are well controlled, a person with diabetes can lead a healthy and fulfilling life with minimal complications.
Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, though not high enough to be called type 2 diabetes. It is a warning sign to let you know that you could have diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
When children and young people have diabetes it is knows as Type 1 diabetes. It is an autoimmune disease which means our immune system attacks pancreas, destroying all the cells that make insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes
When our bodies do not make enough Insulin or when the Insulin is not used properly, it is called Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is common amongst overweight adults above 40 years of age .