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TYPES OF DIABETES: TYPE 1Diabetes: It is seen generally in below 30yrs age due to absence of insulin secretion. Insulin should be taken from outside. The main symptoms are excessive urination, excessive thirst, excessive hunger, weight loss. Auto-Immune reaction is the cause of this type of Diabetes where insulin producing cells are attacked by body defense system. TYPE 2Diabetes: It is seen generally after 40yrs. In this type insulin is produced but not in enough quantity so that the levels of sugar increases in the blood due to improper transport of glucose from the blood stream to the cells. So the body is unable to use the energy properly from the food we eat. The symptoms are thirst, tiredness, lethargy, changes in weight. 90% of diabetics fall under this category. GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS: This type occurs during the pregnancy. In most of the cases this is not permanent after delivery it recedes in majority cases. There are short term complications and long term complica

Understanding how Diabetes affects you: Taking steps towards managing your Type 2 Diabetes YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Millions of people of all ages, from all walks of life are living with Type 2 diabetes. Having Type 2 Diabetes doesn’t have to mean that all the good times are behind you. There are many things you can do today to help you achieve a brighter tomorrow. This blog post will help you get to know the basics about Diabetes and will help you to gain a better understanding of how your treatment works. If you have questions, ask your Doctor. Type 2 Diabetes affects your whole body Learning the key parts: ·         Glucose: When you eat, some of your food is broken down into Glucose (A Type of sugar).This sugar travels through your blood to all of your body’s cells, where it is used for energy. While sugar gives you the energy you need for healthy living it is vital that it is kept under control and at just the right levels. Some one with Type 2 Diabetes will have trouble doing t