Diabetes mellitus commonly called as diabetes has different kinds:
Diabetes Type 1: A chronic health condition due to which autoimmune cells affect the pancreas leading to failure in the production of sugar-lowering hormones (insulin).
Diabetes Type 2: A condition wherein the body resists the action of the sugar lowering hormone (insulin).
Gestational diabetes: A condition where a pregnant lady is diagnosed with diabetes. Ensure to consult a diabetologist in such cases.