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• Type 1: An autoimmune condition, often starting in childhood.
• Type 2: Commonly linked to lifestyle factors like diet and activity.
• Gestational diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy and often resolves afterward.

Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, blurry vision, and slow-healing sores.

Through a healthy diet, regular exercise, blood sugar monitoring, and, in some cases, medication or insulin therapy.

No cure exists, but type 2 diabetes can often be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Type 1 cannot be prevented.

Causes can include genetics, lifestyle factors (like a high-salt diet, lack of exercise, and stress), and conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because it usually has no symptoms. Some people may experience headaches, shortness of breath, or nosebleeds, but these aren’t specific to high blood pressure.

It’s managed through a balanced diet (low in salt), regular exercise, stress reduction, quitting smoking, and, if needed, medications prescribed by a doctor.

Hypertension can often be prevented or controlled with lifestyle changes. It can’t be fully cured, but proper management can lower the risk of complications.

Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and heartburn.

Causes vary and include infections, poor diet, stress, genetic predisposition, autoimmune responses, and unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Diagnosis may involve physical exams, blood tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, or imaging studies like CT scans.

Eat a balanced diet rich in fiber, stay hydrated, exercise regularly, manage stress, and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

Causes include aging, genetics, injuries, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and autoimmune or metabolic conditions.

Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced mobility, and, in severe cases, joint deformity.

Treatment ranges from physical therapy, medications (like anti-inflammatory drugs or calcium supplements), to surgical interventions for severe cases.

Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, regular weight-bearing exercises, avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol can help maintain bone health.