Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)

Know Your Endocrinology and Diabetology Treatment

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insulin dysfunction. ✔ Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, requiring lifelong insulin therapy. ✔ Type 2 Diabetes: A condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or fails to produce enough insulin, often managed with lifestyle changes, oral medications, or insulin therapy.