Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by persistently elevated blood glucose (sugar) levels, known as hyperglycemia. This happens when the body either does not produce enough insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar, or is unable to use it properly. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to a complete lack of natural insulin production. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder defined by insulin resistance, where the body's muscle, liver, and fat cells no longer respond effectively to insulin. Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy in women who did not previously have diabetes.
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