Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys pancreatic beta cells, resulting in absolute insulin deficiency.Type 2 diabetes involves the body becoming insensitive to insulin (insulin resistance). In the early stage, the pancreas can still secrete insulin, but insulin production may become exhausted in the later stage. Type 2 diabetes is […]
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Who are the main people affected by diabetes
Who are the main people affected by diabetes? According to publicly available statistics, most people with diabetes are adults aged 20 and over, while there is limited public data on those under 20. However, this does not mean minors are free from the risk of diabetes. There are about 9.1 million people living with type […]