Ahmedabad: Nowadays, the number of diabetes patients is increasing in the country and around the world. Today's lifestyle and genetics are also considered to be the main reasons for the increase in diabetes. So, how many types of diabetes are there, and how does it occur? And how can it be controlled? Know all this here.

What do diabetology experts say?
Dr. Ramesh Goyal, who is an expert in diabetology and endocrinology, said that there are two main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Apart from these, gestational diabetes and MODY are also seen. The main cause of diabetes is today's modern lifestyle and junk food. Therefore, diabetes can be difficult to treat, but if the right health measures are taken, diabetes can be prevented from increasing. In most cases, diabetes is caused by eating habits.

Causes of Diabetes
The exact cause of diabetes is not yet known, but type 1 diabetes is more common in children, which destroys the insulin-producing cells of the child's pancreas. This causes sugar to accumulate in the blood, which is unable to reach the cells. The reasons behind this can be abnormal diet, genetics, and viral diseases. The global prevalence of type 1 diabetes is about 5%.

Type 2 Diabetes and its Causes
Let us tell you that Type 2 diabetes occurs in adults. It occurs when the amount of insulin in a person's body becomes more than required. Genetic and environmental factors can also be the cause of this. Factors such as a person's weight, cholesterol levels, high triglycerides, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure, genetics, and PCOS or pregnancy in women, all these can be the cause of Type 2 diabetes. About 95% of people have this type of diabetes.

Symptoms of Diabetes
Let us tell you that early diagnosis of diabetes is very difficult because in 70% of cases, the symptoms of diabetes are rarely seen, but in 30% of cases diabetes can be detected by some signs. These include excessive sweating, excessive thirst, frequent urination, hunger, feeling very tired, tingling in hands and feet, pain, slow healing of wounds, blurred vision, irregular menstruation in women, and low sex drive in men etc.

How can we prevent diabetes?
Lifestyle changes are needed to control diabetes. Diabetes can be managed, with a healthy diet, exercise, and proper medication. If you want to prevent diabetes from increasing, you can improve your health by improving your lifestyle.