HERBISAURUS

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that results in an increase in blood sugar levels. There are three types of diabetes. Type 1 juvenile or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) occurs in young people and children. Type 2 diabetes is non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) diabetes which occurs above the age of 40. Gestational diabetes is temporary type that occurs in pregnant women due to hormonal changes. In this form, blood sugar levels are usually restored after child birth. Cau

Type 2 Diabetes is the body’s inability to use insulin or the pancreas not secreting enough insulin. This causes a rise in the blood sugar level. Type 2 diabetes is not insulin dependent; it can be managed by sugar level lowering medicines, diet control, exercises and lifestyle changes. However, if left untreated, it can cause many health problems such as kidney damage, eye problems including retinal damage and cardiovascular diseases. Causes: Obesity, age, sedentary lifestyl