- Diabetes mellitus, more commonly known simply as diabetes, refers to a group of diseases that can cause high levels of glucose (a type of sugar) in your blood.
- Diabetes happens when your pancreas can’t produce enough of the hormone insulin or your body becomes resistant to it.
- Symptoms of diabetes are feeling tired, hungry or excessively thirsty, and passing more urine (wee) than usual.
- Common diabetic conditions are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes.
- You can manage diabetes by taking medicines to manage your blood glucose levels, adopting a healthy diet and being physically active.
These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 27 Jan 2025). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about diabetes.
