Types of Diabetes

Prediabetes: When blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes, it’s called prediabetes. Individuals with prediabetes are at an increased risk of developing diabetes and may also experience cardiovascular issues. Lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management, can often help reverse prediabetes and prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes: In type 1 diabetes, your pancreas doesn't make insulin or makes very little. Without insulin, glucose can't get into your cells and stays in your blood, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Type 2 Diabetes: In this type, your body doesn't use insulin properly, a situation known as insulin resistance. At first, your pancreas makes extra insulin to make up for it. But, over time, it can't keep up, and the glucose stays in your blood, also causing high blood sugar levels. 

Gestational Diabetes: Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. This is characterized by elevated glucose levels in the blood, posing risks to both the mother and the unborn baby. While gestational diabetes typically resolves after childbirth, it requires careful monitoring and management during pregnancy to prevent complications such as excessive birth weight, premature birth, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes for the mother.