The Leading Physicians of The World

Diabetes is a disease in which the body's blood glucose (sugar) level is incredibly high. Usually, the body breaks down food into glucose and carries it to cells throughout the body. The cells use a hormone called insulin to turn the glucose into energy. The two main types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. In type 1 diabetes, the body doesn't make enough insulin. This causes the body's blood sugar level to rise. In type 2 diabetes, the body's cells don't use insulin properly. At first, the body reacts by making more insulin. Over time, the body can't make enough insulin to control its blood sugar level. Heart disease is common in people with  diabetes . Data from the National Heart Association shows that 65% of people with diabetes will die from some sort of heart disease or stroke. In general, the risk of heart disease death and stroke are twice as high in people with diabetes. While all people with diabete...

According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. And 86 million people in the United States with prediabetes are headed towards developing Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is not unique to the United States.Moreover, it’s a global issue, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. When people are diagnosed with diabetes, they often have many questions, especially about the differences between Type 1and Type 2 diabetes. There are, in fact, multiple different forms of diabetes, but the more common forms are Type 1 and Type 2. How are they alike? Both types of diabetes  greatly increase a person's risk for a range of serious complications. Although monitoring and managing the disease can prevent complications, diabetes remains the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure. It also continues to be a critical risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and foot or leg amputation...