Diabetes—A Brief Intro
It would not be far-fetched to say that Diabetes constitutes a grave
global endemic. It is the fastest growing disease in the world with 415
million people already afflicted. Not to mention that this number is predicted to skyrocket
to 642 million in just a couple of decades.
Diabetes prevents human cells from accepting sugar in the blood for
energy purposes. This results in high levels of glucose in the
bloodstream. Furthermore, the patient’s body either lacks insulin or is unable to use it properly.
There are two major categories of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. While the
two types have a lot in common, they differ greatly. For example: The
symptoms for type 1 diabetes are not only intense but they also develop
very quickly, requiring swift medical attention. Meanwhile, the symptoms
for type 2 diabetes develop very slowly, with most patients barely
noticing them. As a result, diagnosis is often delayed for months.