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Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). In Type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes develops when your body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough. Left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to serious health problems including heart disease, kidney damage, vision loss, and nerve issues.

  • Frequent urination
  • Increased thirst or hunger
  • Fatigue
  • Blurry vision
  • Slow-healing sores
  • Unexplained weight loss (more common in Type 1)
  • Lifestyle changes: Healthy diet, exercise, and weight management
  • Medications: Oral diabetes medications (Type 2)
  • Insulin therapy: Required for Type 1 and sometimes for Type 2
  • Blood sugar monitoring: Regular glucose checks to prevent complications
  • Ongoing care: Regular visits with a primary care provider or endocrinologist
  • Autoimmune response (Type 1)
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Obesity and lack of exercise (Type 2)
  • Hormonal changes (gestational diabetes risk)
  • Insulin resistance (Type 2)

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Symptoms

  • Frequent urination
  • Increased thirst or hunger
  • Fatigue
  • Blurry vision
  • Slow-healing sores
  • Unexplained weight loss (more common in Type 1)

Causes

  • Autoimmune response (Type 1)
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Obesity and lack of exercise (Type 2)
  • Hormonal changes (gestational diabetes risk)
  • Insulin resistance (Type 2)

Treatments

  • Lifestyle changes: Healthy diet, exercise, and weight management
  • Medications: Oral diabetes medications (Type 2)
  • Insulin therapy: Required for Type 1 and sometimes for Type 2
  • Blood sugar monitoring: Regular glucose checks to prevent complications
  • Ongoing care: Regular visits with a primary care provider or endocrinologist

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