Diabetes

It's a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin. 

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.

It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin 

Insulin that helps glucose from the food you eat enter your cells to be used as energy. 

When this process is impaired, glucose stays in the bloodstream, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Definition terms of diabetes

Prediabetes:

Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. 

It’s a warning sign that you might develop type 2 diabetes in the future. 

Often, it doesn’t have noticeable symptoms, so many people don’t realize they have it

Glucose:

Glucose is a blood sugar and a primary energy source for cells in living organisms, essential for metabolism and cellular functions.

And this is the primary source of energy for the body. 

It comes from carbohydrates in the food we eat, such as bread, rice, fruits, and sweets.

Insulin: 

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells for energy or storage.

This hormone acts as a key, allowing glucose to enter cells where it can be converted into energy.

Example:

Imagine your cells as locked rooms and insulin as the key. 

Without the key, glucose cannot enter the cells and stays in the blood.

Pancreas: 

The pancreas is an organ in the body that makes insulin. 

Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.  

The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach that plays a crucial role in digestion ,

and blood sugar regulation by producing enzymes and hormones like insulin.

Glycemic Index(GI): 

The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels after eating. 

Foods with a high GI cause blood sugar to rise quickly, while low-GI foods lead to a slower, more stable rise. 

GI can help manage blood sugar levels and avoid spikes. 

Choosing low-GI foods, like whole grains and vegetables, can support better blood sugar control and reduce the risk of complications.

High blood sugar levels:

When a large amount of glucose comes from carbohydrates to the insulin.

Then it will release this glucose into the cells and sugar level will increase in the blood . 

It's called high blood sugar levels.                           

Low blood sugar levels:

When a small amount of glucose comes from carbohydrates to the insulin.

Then it will release this glucose into the cells and sugar level will decrease in the blood . 

It's called low blood sugar levels.