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Learn about Diabetes ............................................................ 1. What is diabetes? .............................................................. 2. What is prediabetes?......................................................... 3. What are the signs and symptoms.
We publish a series of professionally authored leaflets on diabetes and related health which are freely available below as pdf download, audio file or as hard copy upon request. We are committed to providing high-quality, clearly communicated, evidence-based healthcare information.
This booklet gives you key information about diabetes and why it happens. It also offers tools and resources to help you manage your diabetes. If you have questions, be sure to reach out to your diabetes care team. This booklet is consistent with American Diabetes Association educational materials, including the Standards of Medical Care in ...
If you or someone you know has diabetes, you’re not alone. Millions of people have diabetes. Diabetes cannot yet be cured. But it can be managed. Type 1 In type 1 diabetes, the body makes little or no insulin, due to an immune system response that destroys insulin-producing cells. So people with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day.
Diabetes causes sugar to build up in the blood. If the sugar stays high, it can slowly damage the heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet. Diabetes is a life-long disease, but you can control it by eating right and moving your body more. Most people with diabetes also have to take pills, insulin shots or other medicines.
There are three types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes you have when you’re pregnant). What is type 2 diabetes? In type 2 diabetes, your body has trouble using the insulin it’s making. This is called insulin resistance and it causes your blood sugar to rise higher than normal.
Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood and your main source of energy. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in your liver and muscles. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy.
