UNDERSTANDING DIABETES MELLITUS: TYPES, SYMPTOMS, AND MANAGEMENT

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

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that affects how your body processes sugar. It occurs when the pancreas either doesn't manufacture enough insulin, or your body can't effectively use the insulin it makes. Insulin is a chemical that regulates blood sugar levels. Without enough functioning insulin, excess glucose builds up in your bloodstream,