Understanding Diabetic Individuals and Their Needs

Diabetic individuals are those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.

Diabetic Individuals FAQ

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Is diabetes a disease?

View full-sized image Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. What are the different types of diabetes? The most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin.

What is diabetes mellitus?

Diabetes mellitus is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. Find out what causes it, and what the different types of diabetes are.

What are the causes of diabetes?

The causes of diabetes depend on the type of diabetes you have. What all types of diabetes have in common is that they cause people to have too much glucose (sugar) in their blood. But we all need some glucose. It’s what gives us energy. We get glucose when our bodies break down the carbohydrates that we eat or drink.

What type of diabetes is most common?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. It is high blood sugar levels due to your body not making enough insulin or what it makes not working properly.

How many people have diabetes?

The number of people with diabetes rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Prevalence has been rising more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation.

Who is Diabetes UK?

We are Diabetes UK, the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Diabetes symptoms depend on how high your blood sugar is. Some people, especially if they have prediabetes, gestational diabetes or type 2 diabetes, may not have symptoms. In type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe. Some of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are: Feeling more thirsty than usual.