Type 1 Diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake) that stops your body from making insulin. Approximately 5-10% of the people who have diabetes have type 1. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in little or no insulin production. This form of diabetes, often diagnosed during childhood or adolescence, requires lifelong management through insulin therapy, monitoring of blood sugar levels, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Type 2 Diabetes:

With Type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t use insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels. About 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by the body’s inability to effectively use insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Often associated with obesity and sedentary lifestyles, this form of diabetes can be managed through lifestyle modifications, oral medications, and in some cases, insulin therapy.

Gestational Diabetes:

Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, causing elevated blood sugar levels in the mother. It is typically diagnosed through screening tests and can usually be managed with diet and exercise, although some cases may require medication to ensure the health of both mother and baby.Gestational diabetes develops in pregnant women who have never had diabetes. During pregnancy, the body makes more hormones and these changes can cause the body’s cells to use insulin less effectively (insulin resistance). Every year, 2% to 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes.