What is Diabetes?
Diabetes means your body has trouble using sugar properly. This can hurt your heart, eyes, and kidneys over time.
Types of Diabetes
- Type 1: Body makes no insulin.
- Type 2: Body doesn’t use insulin well.
- Gestational: During pregnancy, often temporary.
How to Manage It
- Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Exercise regularly.
- Take prescribed medications.
- Monitor your blood sugar.
Sources: CDC, WHO, NIDDK