diabetes disease

 Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels over a prolonged period can damage various organs and tissues, leading to serious complications.

Symptoms of diabetes:

• Frequent urination
• Excessive thirst
• Increased hunger
• Unintended weight loss
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Slow-healing wounds
• Frequent infections

Types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes: In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This results in a complete lack of insulin production. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, but it can occur at any age.
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  Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes: In type 2 diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This results in high blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and it is often preventable or controllable through lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and regular exercise.
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  Type 2 diabetes
• Gestational diabetes: Gestational diabetes develops in some women during pregnancy. It usually goes away after the baby is born, but women who have had gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
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  Gestational diabetes

Prevention of diabetes:

There is no cure for diabetes, but there are steps you can take to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. These include:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Eating a healthy diet
• Getting regular exercise
• Avoiding smoking

WHO definition of diabetes:

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines diabetes as a chronic condition that disrupts the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels over a prolonged period can damage various organs and tissues, leading to serious complications.