Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is more common and occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin. Common symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision. Managing diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels, maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and sometimes medication or insulin therapy. Historically, diabetes has been recognized for thousands of years, but significant advancements in understanding and treating the disease have been made in the last century. Early treatments were limited, but the discovery of insulin in 1921 revolutionized diabetes care. Today, ongoing research continues to improve the lives of those with diabetes through better medications, technology, and lifestyle recommendations.