Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar (glucose) levels) or the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
There are three main types of diabetes:
• Type 1 diabetes, insulin-dependent.
It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin to absorb sugar (glucose) from the food we eat and cannot convert it into energy. It is a chronic condition.
• Type 2 diabetes.
It occurs when the body does not produce or use insulin properly. This is the most common type of diabetes.
• Gestational diabetes.
It is diagnosed during pregnancy. Although it can also be observed for some time after the birth of the child.
Among the symptoms of diabetes:
• excessive urination
• thirst
• constant feeling of hunger
• weight loss
• constant feeling of fatigue
• vision impairment
Over time, diabetes leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, but people with diabetes can live long lives with early treatment.
At the Vitamin Medical Center, you can make an appointment for a consultation with endocrinologist Myroslava Mykhailivna Kachur.
To make an appointment, call:
+380 67 620 33 00
+380 50 620 33 00
