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Understanding the Basic Problems of Diabetes Worldwide Diabetes is a health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when your body cannot properly manage the sugar (glucose) in your blood. This blog will explain the basic problems of diabetes in simple terms, so everyone can understand why it’s such a big issue globally. --- What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) disease that occurs when your body either: 1. **Doesn’t make enough insulin** (a hormone that helps control blood sugar), or 2. **Cannot use insulin properly**. When this happens, sugar builds up in your blood instead of being used for energy. Over time, high blood sugar can cause serious health problems like heart disease, kidney failure, vision loss, and nerve damage. --- Types of Diabetes There are three main types of diabetes: 1. ** Type 1 Diabetes **: This is when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that make insulin. People with Typ...

" Diabetes and Kidney Disease : How to Protect Your Kidneys and Stay Healthy " Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease, a condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. But here’s the good news: with proper care and management, you can protect your kidneys and reduce your risk of complications.  In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about diabetes and kidney disease in simple, easy-to-understand language and provide practical tips to keep your kidneys healthy. --- The Connection Between Diabetes and Kidney Disease Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood. However, high blood sugar levels over time can damage the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, making it harder for them to function properly.  This condition is called ** diabetic kidney disease ** or ** diabetic nephropathy **. If left untreated, kidney disease can progress to ** kidney failure **, where the kidneys can no long...