About Diabetes
About Diabetes
There are two main types of diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your immune system destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. As a result, the body makes vey little or no insulin of its own. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily. Type 1 diabetes is sometimes called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin, or the body cannot properly use the insulin it does make. Eventually, the pancreas may stop producing insulin altogether. Type 2 diabetes can affect people at any age.
Dealing with diabetes
As there is no known cure for diabetes, it is vital that you maintain your glucose levels as close to normal as possible. The most positive step is to empower yourself by learning as much as you can about diabetes.
Take positive steps towards controlling your diabetes by keeping active, choosing suitable food, self-monitoring, keeping regular contact with your healthcare team and using medication as prescribed.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your immune system destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. As a result, the body makes vey little or no insulin of its own. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily. Type 1 diabetes is sometimes called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin, or the body cannot properly use the insulin it does make. Eventually, the pancreas may stop producing insulin altogether. Type 2 diabetes can affect people at any age.
Dealing with diabetes
As there is no known cure for diabetes, it is vital that you maintain your glucose levels as close to normal as possible. The most positive step is to empower yourself by learning as much as you can about diabetes.
Take positive steps towards controlling your diabetes by keeping active, choosing suitable food, self-monitoring, keeping regular contact with your healthcare team and using medication as prescribed.
