Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body processes blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is the main source of energy for your body's cells, and insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps move glucose from your blood into your cells. In diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use the insulin it produces effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels. Here are some important things to know about diabetes.

Types of Diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes: In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. This type of diabetes typically occurs in children and young adults, and requires daily insulin injections or an insulin pump to manage blood sugar levels.
   
• Type 2 diabetes: In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. This type of diabetes is more common in adults, and can often be managed through lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, and sometimes medication.
   
• Gestational diabetes: Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and typically goes away after delivery. However, women who develop gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Symptoms of Diabetes:

• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst and hunger
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing of cuts and bruises
• Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

Treatment of Diabetes:

• Diet and exercise: A healthy diet and regular exercise can help manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes.
• Medication: Depending on the type of diabetes, medication may be necessary to help manage blood sugar levels. This can include oral medications or insulin injections.
• Blood sugar monitoring: Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important in managing diabetes, as it can help identify patterns and make adjustments to treatment as needed.
• Complication management: Diabetes can increase the risk of complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, and nerve damage. It's important to manage these complications through regular medical checkups and adherence to treatment plans.

Please call us at @0251-6185000 or visit us at the AIMS Hospital to treat your diabetic disorders.