What is Diabetes

When you eat, your body breaks down the food into a type of sugar called glucose. Glucose is the main energy source for your cells. Your pancreas, a small organ near your stomach, makes a hormone called insulin. Insulin acts like a key, helping glucose enter your cells so they can use it for energy.

Diabetes happens when this process doesn't work smoothly. It's like a small hiccup in the body's sugar-handling system. There are different types of diabetes, but they all mean that your body has trouble regulating sugar levels properly. That's why it's important to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels and manage the condition carefully.