UNDERSTANDING DIABETES MELLITUS: TYPES, SYMPTOMS, AND MANAGEMENT

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects how your body regulates blood sugar. It occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin or utilizes the insulin it produces. Insulin is a substance that allows glucose to enter your cells to be consumed for strength. There are two main categories of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabete

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes glucose. It occurs when the pancreas either doesn't produce enough insulin, or your body can't effectively employ the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Without enough functioning insulin, excess glucose collects in your bloodst