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Type 2 diabetes

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  Measuring the level of glucose in the blood to make a diagnosis of diabetes is diagnosed when a person has abnormally high levels of glucose in their blood. People who are at risk for developing diabetes but do not exhibit any symptoms undergo screening tests. Did You Know? Type 2 diabetes affects many people but they are unaware of it. Measurement of blood glucose Symptoms of diabetes, such as increased thirst, urination, or hunger, are monitored by physicians. In addition, patients with conditions that may be diabetes complications, such as frequent infections, foot ulcers, and yeast infections, may have their blood glucose levels measured. A blood sample taken after people have fasted for the night is typically used by doctors to accurately measure blood glucose levels. If fasting blood glucose levels are 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher, diabetes can be diagnosed. However, blood samples taken after a person has eaten can be used. It is normal for blood glucose levels to...

Types of diabetes

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  Types of diabetes Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are too high to be categorized as diabetes but not too high to be considered normal. If a person's fasting blood glucose level is between 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) and 125 mg/dL (6.9 mmol/L) or if their blood glucose level is between 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) and 199 mg/dL (11.0 mmol/L) two hours after a glucose tolerance test, they have prediabetes. A higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in the future is associated with prediabetes. Through diet and exercise, a person's risk of developing diabetes can be significantly reduced. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body's immune system attacking the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in the permanent destruction of more than 90% of those cells. Type 1 diabetes was previously known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile-onset diabetes. As a result, the pancreas does not produce any insulin at all. Type 1 diabetes affects only 5 to...

Kinds of diabetes

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  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. ...