7 Warning Signs That Scream You Have Diabetes

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The three types of diabetes are: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as “juvenile diabetes”, results from a deficiency in the production of insulin, which is the pancreatic hormone that regulates glucose levels in the blood.

Type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or is resistant to it. This type of diabetes is the most common of the three types and largely affects adults but it can also be found in children.

The last type of diabetes is known as gestational diabetes and it generally affects women during pregnancy. It is a condition where pregnant women who do not suffer from diabetes experience a rise in blood sugar levels. This maternal diabetes may cause labor complications for both mother and baby, including fetal macrosomia which describes a newborn whose weight is higher than the average 8 pounds.