Diabetes: effect human body organ and its treatment
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way your body turns food into energy. Over time, unmanaged diabetes can lead to severe damage to various organs and systems in the body. Understanding which organs are affected by diabetes, how this damage occurs, and the treatments available are critical for managing the condition and preventing complications. 1️⃣. Pancreas: The Root of the Problem The pancreas is the organ most directly involved in diabetes. It is responsible for producing insulin, a hormone that helps your body use glucose (sugar) for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to little or no insulin production. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas initially produces enough insulin, but the body becomes resistant to its effects, forcing the pancreas to produce more and more until it eventually can’t keep up, leading to insufficient insulin levels. Effects on the Pancreas: - Type 1 ...