 Diabetes occurs when there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is caused when the pancreas stops producing insulin. Type 2 occurs when the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin and the body does not respond to insulin properly. More about diabetes 
Type 1 diabetes affects 10-15% of people with diabetes. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning the body’s immune system turns on its own tissue; in diabetes, it is the insulin producing cells that are destroyed. Type 1 diabetes occurs in a small number of people who have the genes that confer susceptibility to type 1 diabetes. The triggers may be a virus or other toxin. Research is still being conducted to find what triggers diabetes in some people. More about Type 1 Diabetes
The majority of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Initially insulin is still produced by the pancreas, but is less effective than normal. This is called insulin resistance and is an inherited characteristic made worse by carrying extra body fat or being inactive. More about Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It occurs in approximately 1 in 20 pregnant women, and is usually detected during a routine screening test, which is performed at 26-28 weeks of pregnancy. More about Gestational Diabetes
The development of diabetes is influenced by our lifestyle and our genes. We can identify some factors that are frequently present in people who have diabetes. The presence of these risk factors may indicate if someone is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Find out if you are at risk
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