Twin Health co-founder and head (India) Dr Maluk Mohamed siad that diabetes is a condition and not a disease. He said that disruptive metabolism is the actual disease.
“A metabolically damaged body leads to structural and functional damage of the beta cells, which raises the condition of insulin secretion and insulin resistance. This condition is referred to as Glucotoxicity. Similarly, it also leads to cellular dysfunction caused by a persistently high free fatty acid, and this condition is referred to as Lipotoxicity. Glucotoxicity and Lipotoxicity in your blood can cause damage to the entire cellular system, thereby damaging the liver and pancreas,” he added.
Maluk further said that diabetologists have no option except to treat the most common symptom, high blood sugar.
“This is done through tablets and injections to ensure the smooth functioning of metabolic activities. High blood sugar is the most acute symptom as it makes the blood thick and the blood circulation slow, thus disturbing the functioning of the organs and making them weak. As a result, the whole body suffers from inflammation, damaging the kidneys and the liver. Furthermore, Diabetes generally progresses to High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, leading to heart attack, kidney failure, stroke, and liver failure,” he said.