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What you should know about diabetes

 What is Diabetes ? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world.  According to WHO , around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and the number is increasing rapidly.    Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. Hyperglycemia, also called raised blood glucose or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. This can cause a range of health problems if not managed properly.   In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of diabetes, their causes, preventive measures, treatment options, and what you can do to take control of diabetes.   Information on Diabetes, the types, and what you can do to reduce yo...