Is high blood sugar the same thing as daiabetes?

No, high blood sugar is not the same thing as diabetes.

- High blood sugar (also called hyperglycemia) occurs when the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. This can happen for many reasons, including eating too much food that contains carbohydrates, not getting enough exercise, or not taking diabetes medication as prescribed. High blood sugar can be a serious problem, but it is not diabetes.

- Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into the cells of the body for energy. Without insulin, the glucose stays in the blood and causes high blood sugar. Diabetes is managed by taking medication, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular exercise.

There are two types of diabetes:

1. Type 1 diabetes usually starts in childhood or adolescence, and it occurs when the body produces little or no insulin. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin injections every day in order to control their blood sugar levels.

2. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, and it usually occurs in adults. With type 2 diabetes, the body produces insulin, but it does not use it properly. People with type 2 diabetes can usually control their blood sugar levels through diet, exercise, and oral medications.