What is a common complication associated with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Hyperglycemia occurs in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes due to the body's inability to effectively use insulin or produce sufficient insulin to manage blood glucose levels. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little to no insulin because the insulin-producing beta cells are destroyed by an autoimmune process. In Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance develops, and over time, the pancreas may fail to produce enough insulin to meet the body's demands.

Regardless of the type of diabetes, when glucose cannot enter cells to be utilized for energy, it accumulates in the bloodstream, leading to hyperglycemia. Sustained high levels of blood glucose can cause a range of complications, including damage to blood vessels, nerves, and organs over time, which underscores why managing blood glucose levels is critical in both forms of diabetes.

While acidosis, polydipsia, and polyuria can be associated with diabetes, they may not be as universally present in both types as hyperglycemia. Acidosis is more commonly linked to acute situations like diabetic ketoacidosis, often seen in Type 1, while polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyuria (increased urination) can occur as the body attempts to rid itself of excess glucose through urine, but