Kinds of diabetes

 

How many different kinds of diabetes are there?

Types of diabetes include:




Diabetes mellitus:




An autoimmune disease is one in which your body attacks itself. Your pancreas' insulin-producing cells are destroyed in this scenario.

Type 1 diabetes affects up to 10% of diabetes patients. It is typically diagnosed in young adults and children, but it can occur at any age. Previously, it was referred to as "juvenile" diabetes. Insulin needs to be taken every day by people who have Type 1 diabetes. It is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes as a result.

Diabetes mellitus:

This type occurs when either your body does not produce enough insulin or your cells do not normally respond to the insulin. The most prevalent form of diabetes is this one.

Type 2 diabetes affects up to 95% of diabetes patients. It usually happens to people who are middle-aged or older. Adult-onset diabetes and insulin-resistant diabetes are two additional terms used to describe Type 2. It might have been referred to by your grandparents or parents as "having a touch of sugar."

Prediabetes:



The stage that comes before Type 2 diabetes is this type. Although your blood glucose levels are higher than usual, they are not high enough to indicate Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes at birth:



During pregnancy, some women develop this type. After giving birth, gestational diabetes typically disappears. However, you are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes in later life if you have gestational diabetes.

Types of diabetes that are less common include:

 

Diabetes syndromes caused by genes:

Up to 4% of all cases of diabetes are accounted for by these uncommon inherited forms. Diabetes in infants and young people with maturity-onset diabetes are two examples.

Diabetes caused by cystic fibrosis:

This is a type of diabetes that only those with this condition experience.

Diabetes brought on by chemicals or drugs:

This happens after an organ transplant, after HIV/AIDS treatment, or when glucocorticoid steroid use is involved.

A distinct and uncommon condition known as diabetes insipidus causes your kidneys to produce a significant amount of urine.

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