How many types of Diabetes are there?
There are mainly 3 common types of diabetes that people usually talk about:
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Type 1 Diabetes – This happens when the body’s immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. It usually starts at a younger age, and people need insulin injections to manage it.
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Type 2 Diabetes – This is the most common type. Here, the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it properly. It’s often linked with lifestyle, weight, and family history. It can be managed with medicines, diet, exercise, and sometimes insulin.
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Gestational Diabetes – This happens during pregnancy when blood sugar levels go high. In most cases, it goes away after delivery, but it increases the chance of developing Type 2 later in life
Diabetes rings a bell in our mind, even when we are not suffering from it. It is a sort of signal that no sweetness is left in our life anymore. Diabetes means a lot of restriction on our food habits, and a hell lot of sacrifice. The only thing around which a diabetes patient’s life depends is Sugarfree.
