This document discusses how glucose is converted to energy in the body under normal healthy conditions and how diabetes affects this process. It begins by explaining how glucose from food is normally broken down and used to produce energy. However, in diabetes the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin, causing glucose to accumulate in the blood instead of being converted to energy.
It then discusses the different types of diabetes, risk factors, diagnostic criteria for high blood glucose, common symptoms of diabetes, and long-term health complications that can result if diabetes is not properly managed. Finally, it outlines strategies for managing diabetes through diet, exercise, medication and lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight and stress levels. The focus is on