Diabetes 101 Building Your Foundation of Knowledge
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Diabetes 101 Building Your Foundation of Knowledge
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About this listen
Welcome back to Living Diabetes. In this episode, we dive into the fundamental question of what diabetes is and what's happening inside your body. We explain how your body processes food, the role of glucose and insulin, and what goes wrong in diabetes. We also cover the symptoms and effects of high blood glucose levels, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, and the dangers of diabetic ketoacidosis. Finally, we touch on the importance of managing blood glucose levels, setting blood glucose targets, and understanding the differences between type one and type two diabetes. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.
00:00 Introduction to Diabetes
00:19 How Your Body Processes Food
01:40 The Role of Insulin
02:47 What Happens When the System Fails
04:30 Symptoms and Body's Response
05:50 Managing Diabetes
06:22 Understanding the Causes
06:43 Addressing Common Misconceptions
07:18 Blood Glucose Targets
07:50 Conclusion and Next Steps