What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body converts food into energy. Normally, your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose (sugar), which enters the bloodstream. The pancreas then releases insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter your body’s cells to be used for energy.
In people with diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin effectively.
As a result, blood sugar levels remain high, increasing the risk of serious health complications if left
untreated. Diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle-related diseases worldwide. The good news is that with early diagnosis, healthy eating, regular physical activity, and proper medical care, most people with diabetes can lead healthy and active lives.