Your guide to diabetes (short version)
It all starts with blood sugar
Your body gets sugar, also known as glucose, from the food you eat — specifically carbohydrates (e.g. rice, bread, cereal, sweets, pasta, starchy vegetables, dairy). Blood sugar is used as a primary source of energy for your body.
What happens when the body can’t manage blood sugar levels?
Type 2 Diabetes (most common)
Without insulin, sugar cannot get into your cells to provide energy. As a result, sugar levels rise in your bloodstream over time.
Type 1 Diabetes (less common)
Without insulin, sugar cannot get into your cells to provide energy. As a result, sugar levels rise quickly in your bloodstream.
As always, you should speak with your doctor about your personal diabetes management goals.
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