Diabetes

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Topic	Description
Diabetes – Types	Diabetes is often of type 1 or type 2. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes mellitus	Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is first diagnosed during pregnancy. It increases the risk of developing diabetes in the future.
Prediabetes	Individuals with prediabetes have blood glucose parameters that are higher than normal but do not qualify for diabetes. These individuals are at a high risk for developing diabetes.
Remission of type 2 diabetes	Some people with type 2 diabetes may be able to come off their diabetes medications following interventions such as bariatric surgery or lifestyle modifications. They should however continue to routinely monitor their blood glucose control and check for diabetes complications.
The HbA1c versus the Fasting Plasma Glucose Test for Type 2 diabetes	The HbA1c percentage reflects the level of glucose levels in the blood over the previous three months whereas the fasting plasma glucose measures the glucose level at the time of the measurement.
Type 1 diabetes – Symptoms	Type 1 diabetes may present with increased urination and thirst. Some may present for the first time with the more serious diabetes ketoacidosis.
Type 2 diabetes – Important Facts	Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed for several years. Factors associated with an increased risk include an older age, obesity, lack of physical activity and presence of hypertension.

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