Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
"The way blood sugar is managed varies from person to person; knowing the different facets of diabetes provides strong awareness for both the patient and their loved ones."
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TYPES OF DIABETES
| Feature | Type 1 Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes | Gestational Diabetes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Age | Typically childhood or young age (5–14 years most common) | Typically 40 years and older | During pregnancy |
| Cause | The immune system destroys pancreatic cells | Insulin resistance | Pregnancy hormones cause insulin resistance |
| Insulin Production | No insulin production | Insulin production decreases or becomes ineffective | Usually temporary, may resolve after delivery |
| Treatment | Lifelong insulin injections | Diet, exercise, sometimes medication, and sometimes insulin | Diet, exercise, sometimes insulin |
| Risk Factors | Genetic predisposition | Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, genetics | Pregnancy, family history, excess weight |
| Symptoms | Sudden weight loss, excessive thirst, frequent urination | Slowly developing fatigue, frequent urination, blurry vision | Frequent urination, fatigue, dehydration feeling |
