Diabetes is a chronic disease where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot effectively use the insulin produced. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 occurs when the body cannot produce insulin and is typically diagnosed in children/young adults, and type 2 occurs when there is insulin resistance and inadequate insulin production and is often diagnosed in overweight/obese individuals later in life. Symptoms include increased thirst, urination, blurred vision, fatigue, and unintentional weight loss. Risk factors include blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and smoking. Treatment involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, and medication like insulin injections for type 1 diabetes and medicines to manage blood sugar for type 2 diabetes. Prevention focuses