Type of Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)

Caused by destruction of pancreatic cells causing insulin deficiency Mostly found in children Need to be treated with insulin.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)

It is diabetes caused by decreased insulin production. combined with insulin resistance It is the most common type. Mostly found in adults and the elderly. and is often hereditary In the first stage, you may take medicine to reduce blood sugar levels. But if it goes on for a long time Some people may need to use insulin.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)

Most occur in the 2nd-3rd trimester of pregnancy. It usually occurs in people who have no history of diabetes before becoming pregnant. and will disappear after giving birth But this group of people still has a risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future.

Specific types of diabetes due to other causes

There can be many reasons. or is a disease related to abnormal functioning of insulin, such as pancreatic disease, genetic disease, etc.