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Sunday, April 19, 2026

World Diabetes Day 2023: What are the different types of diabetes and their symptoms? - AS USA

Diabetes has two main versions of the illness: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. There are also less common forms such as gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Today is World Diabetes Day. There are good days and there are bad days, but no matter how hard it gets you are more than your condition and it doesn’t define you. #WorldDiabetesDay #Diabetes pic.twitter.com/MRQGwQLOv9

— All On The Board (@allontheboard) November 14, 2023

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

Symptoms:

Type 2 Diabetes

This form of the illness is linked to lifestyle factors and genetics. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or the cells resist the effects of insulin.

Gestational Diabetes

This less-common form develops during pregnancy when the body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the increased needs.



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