This is a form of sugar called glucose. A hormone in your body called insulin helps this glucose enter the cells. In someone who has diabetes something goes wrong in this process. Glucose is unable to enter the cells which causes it to build up in the bloodstream. This results in damage to all organs of the body.
T here are two major types of diabetes.
People with type I must take daily injections of insulin and follow a healthy meal pattern since their body can produce little or no insulin. The exact cause of type I diabetes is unknown. Type II diabetes is strongly linked to obesity, inactivity, and family history. T here are warning signs of diabetes which you should watch for. Early diagnosis and treatment is very important to prevent the health problems caused by diabetes.