Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

There are primarily three types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.

Common symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, extreme fatigue, blurred vision, slow healing of wounds, and recurring infections.

Diabetes can be diagnosed through various blood tests that measure blood glucose levels, such as fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test.

Type 1 diabetes is managed through regular insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, following a balanced diet, engaging in physical activity, and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Type 2 diabetes can be managed through lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, monitoring blood sugar levels, oral medications, and sometimes insulin therapy.

If diabetes is not properly managed, it can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, eye problems (retinopathy), and foot problems (neuropathy).

While type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption.

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a device that measures blood glucose levels in real-time throughout the day and night, providing valuable insights to help manage diabetes.

Insulin pumps offer precise insulin delivery, flexibility in dosing, improved blood sugar control, convenience, and reduced risk of hypoglycemia for individuals with diabetes who require insulin.