Track: Types of Diabetes

Types of  Diabetes

There are different types of diabetes which based on their causative factors, clinical course, and management.
Type -1 diabetes, the body produces little or no insulin. It is an auto immune condition. It is common type in children and also called paediatric diabetes.
Type-2 diabetes, the pancreas usually creates some insulin but it is not enough or the body not able to use it. It will cause health complications such as kidneys, nerves, heart and eyes.
Gestational Diabetes, usually causes some form of insulin resistance. It will cause more risk for the baby than mother.
Monogenic Diabetes
Cystic Fibrosis related Diabetes
Prediabetes