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Endocrinologist · Endocrinology
Diabetes is a lifelong health condition where either the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin or the cells in the body do not react to it properly. Insulin is necessary for controlling blood glucose levels in our bodies, and when this is not functioning correctly, it can cause a variety of health complications including diabetes.
There are two main types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes results from an autoimmune disorder which destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. People with type 1 must inject insulin into their bodies to keep their blood sugars under control.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when either there isn’t enough insulin produced or the cells become resistant to its effects. This form of diabetes usually runs in families and is more common amongst those who have a sedentary lifestyle, eat unhealthy diets consisting high fat/sugar content, are overweight or obese and/or suffer from depression or stress related disorders such as anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
No one knows what exactly causes these types of diabetes yet; however doctors believe genetics play an important role alongside lifestyle factors associated with diet and physical activity levels. That said, some recent studies suggest that certain viruses may also be responsible for triggering autoimmune responses leading to Type 1 Diabetes – though this has yet to be fully explored by researchers at present time.
Regardless of your diagnosis (whether you have been diagnosed with Type 1 & 2), it’s essential to make sure you maintain good control over your diet and exercise routine if you want to minimize potential risks related to developing severe medical conditions later down your life path- especially since prolonged exposure without proper treatment can lead serious heart disease, nerve damage, stroke risk increases as well as other forms of organ damage due poor circulation caused by high-blood sugar spikes occurring over time . To prevent any further harm coming towards one’s overall wellbeing via unchecked diabetic symptoms make sure take all prescribed medications given from licensed healthcare professionals on top having regularly scheduled doctor visits when needed so stay ahead dangerous curveballs thrown future!
