What Is Diabetes?

This is part 1 of a 3 part series covering the topic of diabetes. In this episode, we start with a lesson on how our bodies use hormones ( focus on insulin and glucagon) to help regulate blood sugar. Next, we explain what is diabetes. We also go over the different types of diabetes. Additionally, we briefly cover some causes and risk factors that increase one's susceptibility to developing diabetes. However, we go into more detail on this in part 2 (coming soon). Part 3 goes into treatment options for people with diabetes. Roughly halfway through the episode my on again off again co host (my newborn son) joins in the conversation. He has some very insightful things to add. ;-) If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email [email protected] You can also find me on social media... Instagram @howardsblend LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blend-a1018523 TikTok @howardsblend If you enjoy and find value in this show's content, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If Apple Podcasts is not your preferred platform, then you can listen to this show on Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher. Resources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20371444 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4892884/ https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/type-1-diabetes#whatis https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/type-2-diabetes#whatis https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/gestational/tests-diagnosis