Diabetes is a disease that deregulate the way the body uses glucose (sugar).
THE insulin is the hormone that regulates entry of glucose into cells and is produced by the pancreas.
There are two different types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. At type 2 diabetes, the pancreas may not produce enough insulin or the body will become resistant to insulin. As a consequence, there will be a high amount of sugar in the bloodstream and this can affect various organs if not treated properly.
Diabetes can be a chronic condition that will accompany the person to all life, being necessary frequent monitoring and appropriate treatment. This includes changes in lifestyle, use of some medications, conducting periodic exams, and self-care measures.
The main focus of diabetes treatment is to keep the blood glucose level stable and within normal range, and to reduce the risk of complications from the disease.
