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World Diabetes Awareness Day
Understanding and Managing Diabetes
Every year on November 14th, the world comes together to observe World Diabetes Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, its impact, and management strategies. This initiative is particularly important as the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise globally, affecting millions of individuals and their families.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces. There are primarily three types of diabetes:
1. Type 1 Diabetes:
An autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It typically manifests in childhood or adolescence.
2. Type 2 Diabetes:
The most common form, often associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas fails to produce...
Every year on November 14th, the world comes together to observe World Diabetes Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, its impact, and management strategies. This initiative is particularly important as the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise globally, affecting millions of individuals and their families.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces. There are primarily three types of diabetes:
1. Type 1 Diabetes:
An autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It typically manifests in childhood or adolescence.
2. Type 2 Diabetes:
The most common form, often associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas fails to produce...
