Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. It is a kind of disorder that affects the way our body uses food for energy. Normally the sugar we take in is digested and broken down into simple form of sugar, called glucose.This from of sugar circulates in our body and enters our body cells so as to be used as fuel. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps move the glucose into cells. Healthy pancreas adjusts the amount of insulin based on the level of glucose. But if you have diabetes, this whole process breaks down and the level of sugar becomes too high.

The three main types of diabetes are

Type 1 Diabetes:

A person with Type 1 diabetes can't make any insulin. This type usually occurs before the age of 30, but may strike at any age. It can also be caused due to genetic disorder. Several theories have been put forward but the origins of type 1 diabetes are not fully understandable to human till yet. But all of the causes known lead to same end results .The pancreas produces very less or no insulin at all. Frequent intake of insulin injection is required for Type 1.

Type 2 Diabetes:

The person suffering from Type 2 has sufficient insulin, but here the cells become resistant to it. It may be due to weaker immunity. It usually affects people over 35 years of age, but can affect anyone, including infants. The National Institutes of Health state that 95 percent of all diabetes cases are Type 2. Obesity, lack of physical exercise, increased age and to some degree, genetic predispositions are one of the major causes of type 2.

Gestational Diabetes:

This type of diabetes affects about 4 percent of all pregnant women. It usually occurs during the second trimester and disappears after the birth of the baby. In this case too like Type 1 and Type 2, your body can't use glucose effectively due to which blood sugar levels get too high. When it's not controlled, complications can arise, which can affect both you and your baby. Your doctor can help you work out a proper diet and exercise plan and also medication. The increase in the levels of GD also increases the risk for developing it again during future pregnancies. It also raises risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life.

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