09/05/2022
Types of diabetes
476 billion adults suffered from diabetes in 2017, reflecting 6.3 % of the global population.
Diabetes is a lifetime disease that is characterised by constantly increased sugar levels in the blood.
Diabetes type 1
A metabolic disease caused by an autoimmune reaction. In the end, the body is not able to produce the required amount of the hormone that regulates the blood sugar level.
Diabetes type 2
A chronic metabolic disease where the body cannot effectively use the hormone that regulates the blood sugar level. This is the more common type of diabetes which is mainly triggered by your lifestyle.