Information About Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect the body. Those affected by the disease have problems with the way their body absorb glucose. People with diabetes have too much sugar in their body. Individuals can be affected by chronic diabetes which includes type 1 and 2 and reversible forms such as pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 & 2

Type 1 diabetes, which is often called juvenile diabetes, is mainly seen in young children. Symptoms for type 1 diabetes often come quickly and be very serious. Individuals diagnosed with type 1 have symptoms such as increased thirst frequent urination, extreme hunger, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. There are many other symptoms that are also associated with the condition. Depending upon how high a person’s glucose is will determine the types of symptoms they have. Individuals with these two types of diabetes often have to take insulin shots, change the way they eat or take diabetic medication.

Pre-diabetes &Gestational Diabetes

These are two forms of diabetes that can be reversible. Individuals with pre-diabetes blood glucose are not high enough to be considered diabetic. These individuals can change their numbers by exercising and monitoring the types of foods they eat. 

Gestational diabetes is a condition that develops during pregnancy. This condition is serious because it can affect both the mother and baby during pregnancy. Pregnant individuals can monitor their sugar levels, eat right and implement light exercise into their daily life. Blood sugar usually returns to normal after the baby is born, but some individuals may have type 2 diabetes later on in life.