AN INTRODUCTION

TO DIABETES
Created by: Yaryna Turchyn
Group: MM-201
TODAY WE WILL TALK ABOUT:
The concept of diabetes.

Different types of diabetes.

High blood sugar levels.

How you can manage your

diabetes.
 WHAT IS DIABETES?

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that

affects the way your body regulates blood sugar
or glucose. Glucose is an important source of
energy for your body, and it comes from the food
you eat.
WHAT ARE THE
SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF
DIABETES?
You may be diagnosed with diabetes after you go to
your doctor because:

Frequent urination (polyuria) Blurred vision

Excessive thirst (polydipsia) Slow healing of wounds
Unexplained weight loss Frequent infections
Increased hunger (polyphagia) Tingling or numbness
Fatigue and weakness Skin infections
WHAT ARE THE
DIFFERENT
TYPES OF
DIABETES?
 Type Type Gestational
1 2 Diabetes

It occurs when the body

This is an Gestational diabetes
becomes resistant to
autoimmune disease is a form of diabetes
the insulin, or when the
where the immune that occurs during
pancreas doesn't
system mistakenly pregnancy. It affects
produce enough insulin
attacks and destroys some women who
to maintain normal
the insulin-producing have never had
blood sugar levels.
cells in the pancreas. diabetes before.
 WHAT ARE HIGH
BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS?
A blood sugar level less than 7.8 mmol/L is normal.
A reading of more than 11.1 mmol/L after two
hours of glucose load means you have diabetes.

A reading between 7.8 mmol/L and 11.0 mmol/L

means you have prediabetes.
 HOW TO MANAGE THE
DIABETES?
In conclusion, diabetes is a complex condition that
requires management and care. Effective
management involves:
maintaining blood sugar levels
adopting a healthy lifestyle
monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels
and regularly visiting healthcare professionals
for check-ups.
 THANK YOU FOR
YOUR ATTENTION!