Author : National Institute of Health
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781499565539
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (655 download)
Book Synopsis Your Guide to Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 by : National Institute of Health
Download or read book Your Guide to Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 written by National Institute of Health and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a B&W reprint of the government agency publication. You can learn how to take care of your diabetes and prevent some of the serious problems diabetes can cause. The more you know, the better you can manage your diabetes. Share this booklet with your family and friends so they will understand more about diabetes. Also make sure to ask your health care team any questions you might have. Drawing of a woman and girl eating. You can learn how to take care of your diabetes. What is diabetes? Diabetes is when your blood glucose*, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood and your main source of energy. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in your liver and muscles. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body's cells to use for energy. *See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say the words in bold type. Your pancreas-an organ, located between your stomach and spine, that helps with digestion-releases a hormone it makes, called insulin, into your blood. Insulin helps your blood carry glucose to all your body's cells. Sometimes your body doesn't make enough insulin or the insulin doesn't work the way it should. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn't reach your cells. Your blood glucose levels get too high and can cause diabetes or prediabetes. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems.