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3 Different Types Of Diabetes And Its Causes You Must Know!

By Dhwani Jerajani +2 more

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Last updated: Feb 19, 2024

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Diabetes is a prolonged disease, often weakening and sometimes fatal, where the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot use it properly. Insulin is a hormone that causes cells to take in sugar and uses it as energy or to store fat. The secreted insulin causes blood sugar levels to go back down.There are three types of diabetes and an in-between transition period called pre-diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a stage also called the ‘impaired glucose tolerance level’ when the blood sugar level is higher than a normal person but lower than a diabetic’s.

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Type 1 Diabetes

This type is an auto-immune disease, where the pancreas either produces very little or no insulin at all, resulting in a high level of blood sugar. Usually, one suffers from such a condition right from childhood or adolescence and develops during adulthood. Scientists have been arguing over the years that type 1 diabetes is either due to genetic conditions or due to a virus that prompts the pancreas to stop functioning.There are about 5% to 10% of the people in a population suffering from this. The best way to manage this condition is to have a sugar-controlled diet, regular exercise and also insulin therapy.Also Read: What Causes Low Blood Sugar In a Non-diabetic: Research-Based Analysis

Type 2 Diabetes

This type is commonly found among older people and sometimes in children. Here the body is insensitive to insulin and the level of sugar in the blood is constantly on the rise. About 90% of people suffer from this condition. Most often, the sugar is burned with the help of physical activities but medication is prescribed for controlling the blood sugar level.Type 2 is considered a lifestyle disease as it is developed based on what you eat and how physically active you are. However, it is also proven that this condition is hereditary. If either of your parents develops type 2 diabetes later, there are high chances you will too.Read More: 9 Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

This is a temporary type, observed during pregnancies, where the blood sugar levels rise above the normal blood sugar level. It affects approximately 2% to 4% of all pregnancies and also involves an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child later.A woman is more likely to have this condition again in the next pregnancy, which puts the woman at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. The older a woman is when she is pregnant, the higher the risk of developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy.Read More: Understanding Insulin ResistanceDisclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.