Understanding Diabetes: Types & Care

Types of Diabetes

Diabetes is category of diseases that impact how the body manages blood sugar, also known as glucose. This abnormal amount of glucose in the blood stream can seriously impact your health. Learn more about the different types of diabetes, their causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Type 1 Diabetes

This is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, which controls blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in children and young adults, but it is a life-long condition which requires daily insulin therapy and close blood sugar monitoring.

Type 2 Diabetes

This is a chronic condition that develops when the body is unable to manage the blood sugar in the body. Type 2 diabetes is greatly impacted by lifestyle, including diet and exercise.

Prediabetes

This is a diagnosis that indicates you have higher than normal blood sugar levels and are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle changes can often reverse the condition and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes

This is when diabetes develops during pregnancy. It often resolves after delivery, but the diagnosis can indicate a greater risk of developing diabetes and other cardiovascular conditions later in life for the mother.

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Diabetes Prevention

Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes can both be prevented and reversed through changes to diet and lifestyle. Explore some of the steps you can take today to get put your health first.

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Education & Support

Riverside’s Diabetes Services team offers classes and one-on-one appointments to ensure you have the information and support you need to navigate your journey with diabetes. Learn more about the classes and services available.

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Managing Diabetes

Depending on the type and severity of the disease, diabetes management can include anything from diet and exercise to glucose monitoring and insulin management. Learn more about the management of diabetes, the medications and different tools and devices available to help make it easier.

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Understanding Possible Complications of Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious condition, and it can impact organs throughout your body. Learn more about some of the more common complications of diabetes, what to look for and how to stop them early.

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