The Basics of Diabetes- You Must Build on a Solid Foundation

The best way for newly diagnosed diabetics begin to deal with diabetes is to gain a basic understanding of the disease. If you have a better understanding of what is happening in your body, you will begin to better understand why you feel as you do… and what to do to feel better. Below is a simplified explanation of diabetes mellitus and the particulars of the type you have. 

Type 1 Diabetes-  Usually occurs in children.  May affect young adults.  The pancreas stops producing insulin, thus resulting in diabetes.  Type 1 diabetics must take insulin. 

Type Two Diabetes - Can occur at any age. Until recent years type two diabetes was commonly called adult onset diabetes.  In type 2 diabetes the body still produces insulin.  the body may not produce enough insulin or may have an insulin resistance, thus causing high blood glucose and type 2 diabetes.  In some cases type 2 diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise.  In other cases oral diabetes medications and or insulin may be necessary.

Type 3 Diabetes - Type 3 diabetes occurs when a person has both type 2 and type 2 diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes - Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy.  Once the pregnancy is over gestational diabetes usually reverses.  

If you want more in-depth explanations, or have questions, be sure to ask your doctor or other health care professional.  Remember, the only stupid questions are the ones you don’t ask.  As you will read more than once in this site, “Knowledge is power.”  Power to help you understand, prevent and control diabetes.

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