{"id":4682,"date":"2023-11-14T02:54:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T02:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcloudhosting.com\/ACS\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2023-11-14T02:54:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T02:54:05","slug":"world-diabetes-day-november-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcloudhosting.com\/ACS\/2023\/11\/14\/world-diabetes-day-november-14\/","title":{"rendered":"World Diabetes Day &#8211; November 14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/drive.google.com\/uc?id=1ctCQBhPSWN7XnqnAucone7dOHXWcgD7x\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are primarily two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Here&#8217;s an overview of each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type 1 Diabetes:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Typically an autoimmune response where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Onset:<\/strong> Often diagnosed in children and young adults, though it can occur at any age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insulin Dependency:<\/strong> Individuals with Type 1 diabetes require lifelong insulin therapy for survival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence:<\/strong> Accounts for about 5-10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Factors:<\/strong> Genetic predisposition and potential environmental triggers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type 2 Diabetes:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Insulin resistance, where the body&#8217;s cells don&#8217;t respond effectively to insulin, and a progressive decline in insulin production over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Onset:<\/strong> Most commonly diagnosed in adults, but increasingly seen in children and adolescents due to rising obesity rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insulin Dependency:<\/strong> Some individuals may manage Type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes, while others may require oral medications or insulin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevalence:<\/strong> Represents the majority of diabetes cases, accounting for about 90-95% of all diagnosed cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Factors:<\/strong> Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history, age, ethnicity, and certain medical conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there is a condition called gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy. It increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life for both the mother and the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is crucial for effective management and treatment strategies. While Type 1 diabetes requires insulin from the outset, Type 2 diabetes may be managed through lifestyle modifications, medications, and, in some cases, insulin therapy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are primarily two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Here&#8217;s an overview of each: Additionally, there is a condition called gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy. It increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life for both the mother and the child. 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