When it comes to understanding diabetes, it's crucial to know that there are several different types. The two main forms of the disease are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Both share the fundamental issue of high blood glucose levels, but their causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatments differ substantially.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that can have a significant impact on many aspects of a person's health, including their reproductive system. In this blog, we will discuss how diabetes affects reproductive health for both men and women.

Diabetes and Reproductive Health in Women

Diabetes can impact reproductive health in women in several ways. Here are some of the most common effects of diabetes on women's reporductive systems:

1. Menstrual Cycle Irregularities

With an increasing number of Americans affected by diabetes, 24 million have diabetes and an additional 57 million are at risk, it is important for everyone to understand diabetes fact from fiction.

In an effort to promote understanding during National Diabetes Awareness Month, Marc Wolf, registered pharmacist and founder and CEO of Diabetic Care Services, addresses some of the most common diabetes myths.

Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic autoimmune condition in which your pancreas does not produce any insulin. Insulin, in turn, is a protein that serves as the main anabolic hormone. Essentially, the primary role of this peptide hormone is to regulate your blood sugar levels.