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Diabetes and effect on healthy

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that effects how your body processes blood sugar ( glucose ) . there are three main types:  1.Type 1 Diabetes : an autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas . it requires insulin injections . 2.Type 2 Diabetes : a condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough. its often linked to lifestyle factors like diet and exercise . 3.Gestational diabetes : occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth but increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later.  common symptoms:   frequent urination excessive thirst unexplained weight loss fatigue  blurred vision  slow healing wounds. effects on health: diabetes can have serious effects on health especially if its not well managed. high blood sugar can damage various organs and systems in the body . 1.short term effect :  fatigue : due to the body's inability to use glucose properly. frequent u...