@ariqmuthohhar
Hey Base fam! 🚀 Quick diabetes guide from this infographic (attached). ADA/WHO-based. Simple for beginners. Doc if symptoms!
1. Diabetes Basics: Body mishandles blood sugar. Harms organs if high. Types:
- Type 1: No insulin (young).
- Type 2: Resistance (adults, lifestyle).
Signs: Thirst, pee often, hungry, weight drop, tired, blurry eyes, slow heal.
2. Tests:
- Fasting: <100 normal, 100-125 pred, ≥126 diabetes.
- Random: ≥200 + symptoms = diabetes.
- 2-Hr Post-Drink: <140 normal, 140-199 pred, ≥200 diabetes.
3. Manage: Target 80-130 fasting, <180 after.
- Habits: Low-sugar diet, exercise 30min/day, monitor.
- Meds: Metformin, Ozempic, insulin (doc-prescribed).
Personalized!
4. Prevent: 90% Type 2 preventable! <6tsp sugar, weight control, family screens. Risks: Heart problems. Myths busted: Not sugar alone; insulin safe.
Great intro not advice. Share! 💪❤️ #DiabetesAwareness
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