There are two main types of Diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. This blog specifically focuses on Type 2 Diabetes for now as that is what I have been diagnosed with and have the most experience in managing symptoms and adapting to.
I will be including sections on Diabetes Type 1 as well as Gestational Diabetes which is possibly developed during pregnancy. Its worth noting that according to the IDF Diabetes Atlas as of 2021 there are 537 million adults with diabetes or 1 in 10. This is expected to increase to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045.
Its worth noting that this is predominantly caused by an increase in Type 2 Diabetes, a lot of this due to changes in life styles and is being linked to obesity levels rising.
Type 2 can be prevented if pre-diabetic with the right actions and potentially pushed into remission, this means managing your condition by diet alone without medication. You still need to manage the condition on an ongoing basis.
Unfortunately at the time of writing there is no cure for Type 1, there are various studies being considered with stem cells.
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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), an important source of energy for your body. Unlike type 1 diabetes, where the body fails to produce insulin, in type 2 diabetes, the body either resists the effects of insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells — or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and it usually develops in adults, but it’s increasingly seen in children, adolescents, and younger adults due to rising levels of obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be no symptoms until the disease has progressed significantly.
Managing type 2 diabetes typically involves lifestyle changes, such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight if necessary. Medications or insulin therapy may also be required to manage blood sugar levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar is essential for managing this condition.
What does this look like?
In my case it was brought on by a poor diet, lack of exercise and poor choices. I have always fluctuated with my weight but during Covid lockdown things became a lot worse.
The following diagrams that explain what happens with those with, have prediabetes and those with diabetes type 2 can be found at; https://www.pep2dia.com/prediabetes/diabetes-summarised-three-diagrams/
