Question
I’ve been feeling unwell recently, so I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The test results showed that I have galactosemia, and I’m very worried. I want to know if galactosemia is diabetes?
Answer
Firstly, it’s clear that galactosemia and diabetes are two distinct diseases, most of which are caused by genetic disorders inherited through autosomal recessive transmission. Currently, the vast majority of cases are confirmed through blood and urine tests related to the metabolism of galactose. Diabetes, on the other hand, is a metabolic disease caused by elevated blood sugar levels. These two conditions are completely different and require different treatment methods.