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Diabetes is a group of diseases caused when your sugar metabolism is low, and your body fails to control the glucose levels in the bloodstream. Diabetes is usually a result of poor lifestyle habits, obesity, or improper diet. It also can be hereditary or caused due to any external injury to the pancreas. According to CDC<\/a>, \u201cmore than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don\u2019t know they have it. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States<\/span>“. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no specific cause of diabetes, but generally, it occurs when the insulin levels are disturbed. Our body gets energy from the food we intake when the carbohydrates are broken down into glucose. The cells absorb this glucose through a hormone called insulin, produced in the pancreas. When insulin production is restricted or reduced, the glucose doesn\u2019t enter the cells and accumulates in the bloodstream. This increases the glucose levels in the blood and might lead to severe complications if precautions are not taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Type 1 diabetes, also known as auto-immune diabetes, is usually a hereditary disorder commonly seen in children or young adults. In this type of disorder, the body refuses to produce insulin, and the glucose stays accumulated in the bloodstream, raising the blood sugar levels constantly. According to the CDC<\/a>, 5-10% of total diabetic patients have Type 1 diabetes,<\/span> which can be regulated with lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Type 2 diabetes is caused due to obesity and poor lifestyle. In this type, the pancreas produces insulin, but the cells fail to take up the insulin, and the blood sugar levels increase. According to the CDC<\/a>, 90-95% of total diabetic patients have Type 2 diabetes<\/span>, which generally occurs in older people, but it has become common even in young adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Gestational Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gestational diabetes is caused when a pregnant woman faces difficulty in managing her insulin levels in the body. This condition is temporary but might increase the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes in the later stages of her life or in her child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Prediabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prediabetes is a condition where the blood glucose level isn\u2019t in its optimal range, i.e., higher than the normal range but lower than type 2 diabetes. CDC<\/a> reports show that ninety-six million US adults have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 don\u2019t know they have it<\/span>. Prediabetics generally don\u2019t show any symptoms and are mostly unknown unless tested. If not managed well, this condition can lead to Type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Diabetes vary from person to person, depending on the type of diabetes, range of blood sugar levels, diet, and lifestyle patterns. The following are the common symptoms of diabetes –<\/p>\n\n\n\n