What is diabetes?

It is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.

Who can have diabetes?

Diabetes can present at any age in adolescents and adults alike but with different types and features.

	In Adolescents	In Adults
1	Diabetes Mellitus type I	Diabetes Mellitus type II
2	Occurs due to lack of insulin	Occurs due to insensitivity to insulin
3	Responds only to insulin replacement	Can be controlled with oral drugs but unresponsive cases requires insulin replacement

Why does diabetes occur?

Some people have genetic predisposition for diabetes. So, if a family member is affected it becomes more likely. But many modifiable factors increase the risk exponentially.

• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Sedentary Lifestyle

Fighting diabetes is a war and winning each battle makes a lot of difference. Doubts makes you lose direction and should always be cleared. Please feel free to ask us or consult your doctor for timely intervention.