What Is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases whereby the blood glucose level remains persistently high. It affects how the body uses glucose. In all cases of diabetes, blood glucose in the body does not get converted into glycogen for storage and this results in high blood glucose level. Even though there is high blood glucose level, the cells will be deprived from energy as the glucose cannot be converted into energy.

Generally, people who consume large amount of sugar will develop a higher risk of getting diabetes.

What is insulin and how does it function?

The body breaks down the sugars and starches you eat into a simple sugar(monosaccharide) called glucose, which is used to provide energy. Insulin is a hormone that the body requires to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children with diabetes can learn to manage their condition and live long, healthy lives.  


Reference:

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-1/?referrer=https://www.google.com.sg/