<span>Internal Medicine and Diabetology</span>

Internal Medicine and Diabetology

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose or blood sugar levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. There are two main groups types of diabetes, Type land Type 2.  Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make insulin. It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. People with this type of diabetes will need to take insulin every day & blood sugars will need to be kept in the target range by balancing the food intake and physical activity. Type 2 diabetes is the more common type in which your body does not produce adequate insulin. Without enough insulin, the blood sugar stays high in your blood and causes damage to your organs. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disorder and needs regular change in medication to keep your sugars under control. 

 

Overcome your anxiety and lead a normal life with diabetes by following these simple steps: Manage stress, Eat Healthy, Be active, Go for regular health check ups, Take your medications on time and Talk to your doctor in case of emergency/doubts.

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