Diabetes

• diabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels remain too high
• type 1 diabetes can be treated by injecting insulin
• people with type 1 diabetes have to monitor their blood sugar levels, their diet and excercise
• type 2 diabetes is more common in older people
• type 1 diabetes is caused by the bodys immune system attacking the insulin producing beta cells
• symptoms of type 1 diabetes symptoms include : feeling thirsty, urinating frequently, feeling tired, weight loss,, cramps, itchiness around tbe vagina or penis
• diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the world.
• type 2 diabetes can be controlled by pills
• type 1 diabetes can be controlled by food