About Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body is unable to produce insulin or use it properly. Without insulin, the body cannot take glucose from food and use it for energy. Diabetes cannot be cured but it can be managed, especially if it is diagnosed and treated early.

Type 1
The body does not make insulin

Type 2
The body does not make enough insulin or insulin does not work properly

Gestational diabetes
The body does not make enough insulin or insulin does not work properly during pregnancy

Pre-diabetes
The body does not make enough insulin or insulin does not work properly. At this stage, the blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes