Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by elevated blood sugar levels. Your body either does not produce enough insulin or does not utilise the insulin that it does produce adequately. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body uses glucose, which is your cells' primary source of energy. When you eat, your body converts carbs into glucose and then produces insulin, a pancreatic hormone that helps transfer glucose into your cells and utilise it for energy. Diabetes occurs when the body either does not make enough insulin or does not utilise it adequately, resulting in glucose buildup in the blood. Diabetes-related elevated blood sugar can harm your nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs if left untreated. However, learning about diabetes and taking steps to prevent or manage it can help protect your health. Types of Diabetes mellitus Type 1 Type 1 diabetes is triggered by an autoimmune response in which the immune system assaults and kills the...