Managing Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide to a Healthy Life
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body's cells use glucose for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't make enough insulin. Gestational diabetes develops in some women during pregnancy. It usually goes away after the baby is born. Treatment of diabetes: There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed with diet, exercise, and medication. Diet: People with diabetes need to eat a healthy diet that is low in sugar and processed foods. They should also eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Exercise: Re...