Diabetes

Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.
Normally, when you eat, your body breaks food down into sugar (glucose) and releases it into
your bloodstream. Your pancreas then produces a hormone called insulin, which acts like a key
to let blood sugar into your body’s cells for energy

Types

• Type 1 Diabetes: The body does not make insulin.

• Type 2 Diabetes: The body does not use insulin well or does not make enough of it.

Common Symptoms

• Feeling unusually thirsty and drinking a lot of water
• Urinating much more often than normal
• Extreme tiredness or fatigue
• Blurry vision
• Slow-healing cuts or sores

Why Early Treatment Matters

If left unmanaged, high blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels over time. This can lead to
complications affecting your heart, eyes (vision loss), kidneys, and nerve damage in your hands
and feet.