Diabetes is a Metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels and affects millions of people Globally. There are three main  types of diabetes:


  • Type 1 Diabetes

  • Type 2. Diabetes

  • Gestational Diabetes

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1-Type 1 diabetess

is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and damages insulin-producing cells. The human body cannot produce energy Without insulin, In Type 1 diabetes, the body is no longer able to produce insulin, diabetes occurs mostly in children and adults and requires daily insulin injections to control it. So which type of diabetes is more dangerous? The answer depends on many factors. In the short term type 1 diabetes is more dangerous than type 2 diabetes because it can cause serious and rapid complications. If not treated properly, it can lead to serious illnesses such as kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and nerve damage, and blindness.  Without insulin, people with type 1 diabetes lose consciousness, fall into a coma, or even die.

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Type 2 diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the body still produces insulin, but it does not make enough of it or it does not use it properly, it can develop at any age but is mostly common in adults over the age of 45. This occurs when the body cannot use insulin properly, resulting in high blood sugar levels. Although type 2 diabetes can be controlled with lifestyle changes and medications, it can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage

 

type 2 diabetes is more dangerous in the long run. If not treated or managed properly, it can lead to serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. At the same time, the body may become resistant to the effects of insulin, and blood sugar may become too high. People with type 2 diabetes are also at high risk for other health problems, such as blindness and amputation.

Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy diabetes is an obstetric condition involving maternal diabetes during pregnancy. Glucose intolerance first appears during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters It is characterized by high blood sugar that first develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after delivery. This condition develops when your body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the extra needs of pregnancy.

During pregnancy, the placenta produces hormones that can make it harder for insulin to work properly, leading to a buildup of glucose in the blood. If not treated properly can cause complications for both mother and baby. It increases the risk of complications in pregnancy and birth, such as pre-eclampsia, and can also lead to a baby being born with a higher birth weight.

Management of Gestational Diabetes

usually includes dietary changes, regular physical activity, and, in some cases, insulin injections or oral medications to help control blood sugar levels. Careful monitoring by healthcare providers is essential to ensuring the health of both mother and baby. After giving birth, blood sugar levels usually return to normal, but women who have had gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Therefore, regular follow-up with healthcare providers for screening and lifestyle management is important.

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