Week 1: Inroduction

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). There are different types of diabetes, with the most common being type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin. Both types can have serious health implications if left unmanaged.

Diabetes can have a significant impact on your overall health if not properly controlled. High blood sugar levels can lead to a variety of health complications, including heart disease, nerve damage, kidney failure, and vision problems. Managing diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels, following a healthy diet, staying active, taking medications as prescribed, and regular check-ups with healthcare providers. By making lifestyle changes and following a treatment plan, individuals with diabetes can reduce their risk of complications and lead a healthier life.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar.
• There are different types of diabetes, with the most common being type 1 and type 2.
• Managing diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels, following a healthy diet, staying active, taking medications as prescribed, and regular check-ups with healthcare providers.
• By making lifestyle changes and following a treatment plan, individuals with diabetes can reduce their risk of complications and lead a healthier life.

Lesson Summary

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). There are different types of diabetes, with the most common being type 1 and type 2:

• Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin.
• Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin.

Both types can have serious health implications if left unmanaged. High blood sugar levels can lead to a variety of health complications, including:

• Heart disease
• Nerve damage
• Kidney failure
• Vision problems

Managing diabetes involves several key aspects:

• Monitoring blood sugar levels
• Following a healthy diet
• Staying active
• Taking medications as prescribed
• Regular check-ups with healthcare providers

By making lifestyle changes and following a treatment plan, individuals with diabetes can reduce their risk of complications and lead a healthier life.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar.
• Managing diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels, following a healthy diet, staying active, taking medications as prescribed, and regular check-ups with healthcare providers.
• By making lifestyle changes and following a treatment plan, individuals with diabetes can reduce their risk of complications and lead a healthier life.