What Is Diabetes? | 2 Minute Guide | Diabetes UK

3.8 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, but a lot of people still don't know what diabetes is.

Diabetes is a serious, lifelong condition where your blood glucose level is too high.

There are two main types, Type 1 and Type 2. They're different conditions, but they're both serious. There are some other rarer types of diabetes too.

We've invested millions into diabetes research over the last decade alone, thanks to your donations. With your help, we're getting closer to a cure.

[tinkerbelle]

*My daughter drinks lots of water and urinates with the same rate, there are no other symptoms to show if those have anything to do with diabetes. This is a good information that I have gone through **Diabets.Care** She is 2 years 9 months, hale and healthy, have not done any blood test. But I am not certain if one can get diabetes at such a tender age. Please I will like to know more on that*

[FightBackAgainstDiabetes]

*You Did Not Choose To Be Classified As Diabetic, But You Can Choose To Fight Back Against Diabetes* 💪

[keira]

i’ve literally been experiencing all of those symptoms(except for the infection, i think) and i’m concerned because it runs in the family.

[rexiiforsure]

Even though I wasn’t diagnosed with diabetus until 1990, when I was about 55, my doctor thought I had it at least 10 years before that based on my sugar level— I hadn’t been to a doctor prior since the 1970’s and just started having slow healing wounds and nerve damage in my feet in the late 1980’s. The moral here is you can go a long time having diabetus without having symptoms. So it’s good to get checkups. I wish I did

[ZainaPrats]

Health is wealth everyone, be mindful of your diet as early as possible. My aunt was able to control her sugar intake by drinking barley, but you can also just watch your diet carefully.

[TheSwipeking]

Defeating type 2 diabetes is very very easy... I am type 1 and have been for 50 years, I have 95% defeated my type 1 diabetes already and in 12 months I promise it will be gone completely... but it took and will take great dedication from anyone who wants to do it for sure.... I will be the 1st in the world to do watch this space. God Bless

[Marietta]

A very excellent video, I can watch it again and again without feeling bored ... Thank you very much

[marieannsparling]

One thing that really frustrates me about the subject of Diabetes is, how many people out there aren't aware of, & don't even believe, either. That there is such a thing as TYPE 1.5 also. 1.5 is what my maternal grandmother had years ago before she died in 1991 at 72 yrs old. I've called the Diabetes Association & told them about my grandma having this & that I'd certainly appreciate it if they would start advertising this Type of Diabetes also. So far, no luck. Just like those who have 1 or 2 alone, Type 1.5 is just as dangerous too if & when it isn't found or treated, either.

For those who aren't aware of what Type 1.5 is, The most straightforward description I can give is this. You have just as much symptoms of Type 1 as you do Type 2 Diabetes. You can wake up extremely low & fall asleep with it dangerously high. It reminds me of myself & my grandma whom when we both started in our early years having thyroid problems. We would go from hyper one week & be skinny like a rake to hypo the following week & have actually gained 50 or more pounds without ever eating differently, more or less, changing exercise routines, etc... Our metabolism in our bodies changed that much & that quickly too. No joke, all fact.

When my grandma got older & started having diabetes symptoms, they had a hard time determining if she was 1 or 2 & that's because she had both. She had just as much of Type 1's symptoms as she did Type 2's symptoms. She was 50% of each. Back then, they didn't know much about how to treat someone with both where I live. So, grandma ended up with Gangrene, amongst many other issues too as a result of untreated thyroid problems, etc...

I really would appreciate it if doctors out there would make videos like this one about people like my late grandma who had Type 1.5 Diabetes. It really needs to be advertised & put out there because, there could be many people out there who are unaware that they are like my grandma was & a friend of mine who is now in her 50s with it also. More people need to become aware of this issue too, if we want all people to be treated fairly, & for their bodies to be able to fight & be given a fair chance at life too. So please. Would you mind doing a video that explains to all people possible that my grandma's problem was & is a real problem & not some story that I made up as may people think? Too many people even medical professionals don't believe that this problem exists. Thank you very much for your time & help in this matter. It's greatly appreciated by us all. Take care. Marie Sparling from Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Canada.

[tragus]

This concise and informative video by Diabetes UK provides a clear and concise overview of diabetes, empowering viewers with essential knowledge about the condition in just two minutes. A valuable resource for understanding diabetes and raising awareness about its impact on individuals and communities.

[aslongoow]

I love the fact that it was a short video and it went right to the point. Thank you.

[parampannu]

one of the best presentation and animation
thanks for sharing the information

[lewismatthews]

Excellent graphics!!! Love the lockers and the blue highlighted organs, brilliant!

[isabellebryant]

This video was very easy to follow and really good

[Adam-rtjq]

Nagyon érdekes információk a cukorbetegségről! Az ilyen videók segítenek nekünk tudatosítani az egészséges életmód fontosságát. Az egészségem támogatására én is használtam a Dialos kiegészítőt. Tényleg működik!

[SonicTheWelder]

Excellent video gave me a clear understanding of what these diseases are.💪🏼

[nolickspittle]

Didn't mention depression which is high amongst sufferers. Otherwise brilliant overview - thank you!

[carlosra]

I WALK 30 MINUTES EVERYDAY AND I FEEL BETTER

[cowtune]

I preferred the delivery style of the previous version. The music in this one, is far too ramped up and intense and is in the foreground instead of the background. The previous version gave better info ... or maybe it was just easier to listen to the delivered content.

[tarottman]

Thanks Phil. See you on thismorning.. love it

[dr.sandipbhavsar]

Thank you for being so nice presentation