Understanding Type I Diabetes and the Underlying Physiological Mechanisms

Exploring the complexities of diabetes, the document highlights the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, both marked by prolonged high blood sugar levels, known as hyperglycemia. Chronic hyperglycemia can lead to severe health complications such as heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure. Type 2 diabetes is primarily linked to insulin resistance, often due to obesity or aging, while type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells. The discussion emphasizes the significant public health challenge posed by diabetes globally.