Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

• Usually diagnosed in children and young adults
• Requires daily insulin injections or use of an insulin pump
• Not preventable but manageable with proper care

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.

• Typically adult-onset, but rising in youth due to lifestyle changes
• Often linked to obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity
• Managed with lifestyle changes, medication, and sometimes insulin.

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after childbirth. However, it increases the mother’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

• Typically diagnosed during the second or third trimester
• Managed through diet, exercise, and sometimes medication
• Regular monitoring is important for both mother and baby