What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how the body uses glucose (sugar) for energy.

Type 1 diabetes: The body does not produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter cells.
Type 2 diabetes: The body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough of it.
Gestational diabetes: High blood sugar levels that develop during pregnancy.

What are common symptoms of diabetes?

Feeling thirsty
Feeling hungry
Peeing more often
Feeling tired
Itchy skin
Dry mouth
Unintended weight loss )you body starts burning fat and muscle.

Blurry vision
Frequent infections
Cuts that take longer to heal
Breath that smells like acetone/nail polish remover, a sign of ketone rising to unsafe level in the blood
Feeling sick to your stomach
Abdominal pain

What should I do if I'm concerned that I may have diabetes?

Whether you've just been diagnosed with diabetes or have had it for a while, taking good care of yourself can make a big difference. If you're noticing common signs of diabetes, see your doctor for a check-up. If you already have diabetes, talk to your doctor about how to manage it and stay healthy.

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