Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that currently affects 1 in 20 Australians. It causes the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood to become higher than normal, which can lead to serious health complications and have a significant impact on your quality of life left untreated (1). There are three different types of diabetes – Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes (2). In this article, we’ll explore the differences between Type 1 and 2 diabetes, who is at risk of this disease, diabetes symptoms, and what can be done to prevent it where possible.
