According to the results of a new study which the journal Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology recently published, diabetes is actually made up of five different other diseases. The idea is that each form of this disease could have its own specific treatment and what works for one might not work for the other. Having diabetes means having uncontrolled blood sugar levels and usually, the disease is split into two types, 1 and 2. But according to the researchers in Finland and Sweden, this idea is far more complicated.

Experts think that this discovery could be groundbreaking when it comes to personalized diabetes treatment. However, this won’t happen right now but rather in a few years. All over the world, one in 11 adults suffers from diabetes. This disease also increased the risk of blindness, stroke, kidney failure, heart attack and even limb amputation. It’s a disease that slowly eats at your whole body until there’s nothing left to do. It’s important to know that type 1 diabetes mostly affects the immune system. It attacks the insulin factories of the body and the hormone becomes not enough to control the blood sugar levels. When it comes to type 2, this is a disease that derives from poor lifestyle choices.

Diabetes is made up of five different diseases

According to Prof. Leif Groop, who took part in the study, this discovery is extremely important. It is actually a big step forward in regards with precision medicine. It also makes up for the ideal scenario in which doctors have the precise treatment for the type of diabetes the patient suffers from. There are three more aggressive forms, which need a stronger treatment. But two of them are milder and it would be stupid to administer the same type of treatment. All in all, this is definitely a step into the future. Also, one that might help a lot of people deal better with this dangerous disease.

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