05/11/2025
🩺 November is Diabetes Awareness Month! 💙
Join us as we share facts and insights throughout the month to raise awareness and understanding of diabetes - a condition that affects millions of lives every day.
🔍 What’s the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
➡️ Type 1 Diabetes
An autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
Usually diagnosed in children or young adults, but it can occur at any age.
People with Type 1 do not produce insulin and must take it daily to survive.
Symptoms often appear suddenly and include excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and weight loss.
Not caused by lifestyle, and currently no cure.
➡️ Type 2 Diabetes
A metabolic condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough.
More common in adults, but increasingly seen in younger people.
Often linked to lifestyle factors like diet, physical activity, and weight.
It can be managed with lifestyle changes, oral medications, and sometimes insulin.
Symptoms develop gradually and may include fatigue, slow wound healing, and increased thirst.
📊 Over 90% of people with diabetes have Type 2, but both types require lifelong care and support.
Let’s break the stigma, share knowledge, and support those living with diabetes. 💙
📅 Stay tuned for daily facts and tips throughout November!
