What Is Diabetes?
By Peter Lenkefi

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism the way our bodies usedigested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood.Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. causesglucose to back up in the bloodstream. As more and more glucose remains in the bloodstream blood glucose or blood sugar levels can rise too high.

There are two major types of diabetes. Consider the following information as it relates to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In type 1 (also called juvenile-onset diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes), the body completely stops producing any insulin. Insulin is a hormone that enables the body to use glucose to produce energy. Sufferers of type 1diabetes must take daily insulin injections in order to survive.Type 1 usually develops in children or young adults; however, it can occur at any age. Type 2 (also called adult-onset or non insulin-dependent diabetes) results when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin and/or is unable to use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Many of the foods we eat such as bread, potatoes,rice, pasta and fruit are converted into sugar and give us the energy we need to maintain life. Insulin gets the sugar into the cells. is a life-long condition. High blood glucose levels over a long period of time can cause blindness,

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heartdisease, kidney problems, and amputations. Good care and management can prevent or delay the onset of these complications.

To manage your well, it is very important that you: 

Don’t smoke 

Keep your blood glucose levels in your target range

Keep your cholesterol and other blood fats in your target range

Keep your weight in a healthy range

Keep your blood pressure close to target level 

Take your medication as prescribed

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