Diabetes is an illness concerning the glucose level in the blood being higher than normal. This means that the body cannot handle it properly and stops producing a hormone called insulin, that helps synthesize the glucose in the food to help giving energy to the body cells. There are two types, one is type 1 and the other is type 2.
Type 1 Diabetes is hereditary, but it can appear anywhere throughout anyone’s life. Type 2 in the other hand, is bound to different previous pathologies such as age, cholesterol, obesity, sedentary life, etc. In order to prevent the appearance of type 2 diabetes, it is advisable to have a well-balanced life. Eat healthy food, do some exercise and taking care of yourself in general are some of the recommendations to prevent diabetes.