Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to the body’s inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells to be used for energy. Over time, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, kidney damage, nerve issues, and vision loss.
Who Needs Treatment?
Patients who experience:
- Frequent urination and excessive thirst
- Unexplained weight loss or constant hunger
- Fatigue, blurred vision, or frequent infections
- Slow-healing wounds or sores
- Numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet
Types of Diabetes Treated
- Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas; usually diagnosed in children and young adults
- Type 2 Diabetes: The most common form, resulting from insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency; often linked to obesity and lifestyle
- Gestational Diabetes: Develops during pregnancy and usually resolves after delivery, but increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later
- Prediabetes: A condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis
- Secondary Diabetes: Caused by other medical conditions or medications (e.g., steroid use, pancreatic diseases)
