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Diabetes affects insulin production or usage, leading to health complications. Types include autoimmune Type 1 and insulin resistance-based Type 2. Global diabetes cases are projected to rise. Managing diabetes prevents complications like heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and nerve damage. Risk factors include inactivity, poor diet, and obesity.

Diabetes progresses over time, worsened by poor management, age, duration of diabetes, genetics, and unhealthy lifestyle factors. HbA1c, a laboratory blood test that measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months, is critical in managing diabetes and allows healthcare providers to monitor the effectiveness of treatments. The American Diabetes Association recommends an HbA1c goal of less than 7% for most people with diabetes.

Diabetic shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood sugar levels drop dangerously low, leading to a range of symptoms such as confusion, sweating, and seizures. The causes, symptoms, and treatment options for diabetic shock should be understood by individuals with diabetes and their loved ones to effectively manage the condition and prevent complications.

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in diabetics due to the presence of high blood sugar (glucose) levels. The exact cause behind diabetic neuropathy progression is still unknown. Prolonged high blood sugar levels seem to be one of the major causes. The nerve damage caused by diabetes often gets worse over time especially in people with chronic diabetes.