Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. It results from either the body's inability to produce insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or inefficient use of insulin by the body (Type 2 diabetes). Here's a brief overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for the two main types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that typically develops during childhood or adolescence, but it can occur at any age. In this condition, the immune system...
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Insulin and type 2 diabetes: 5 facts you should know Has your healthcare provider talked to you about insulin? For many people, this can bring on mixed feelings and questions—often based on myths that simply are not true. Here are 5 facts to keep in mind. Diabetes is an insulin problem, not a sugar problem. After all, sugar doesn't cause diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes don't manufacture enough insulin, or their bodies can't use it properly, so they're unable to process the food they take in.1...
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Insulin and type 2 diabetes: 5 facts you should know Has your healthcare provider talked to you about insulin? For many people, this can bring on mixed feelings and questions—often based on myths that simply are not true. Here are 5 facts to keep in mind. Diabetes is an insulin problem, not a sugar problem. After all, sugar doesn't cause diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes don't manufacture enough insulin, or their bodies can't use it properly, so they're unable to process the food they take in.1...
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