- Diabetes: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Types
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high It develops when your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or any at all, or when your body isn’t responding to the effects of insulin properly Diabetes affects people of all ages
- Diabetes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose) Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues It's also the brain's main source of fuel The main cause of diabetes varies by type
- Diabetes Basics | Diabetes | CDC
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant)
- What Is Diabetes? - NIDDK
Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose is too high, which can lead to health problems The main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational
- Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention, and More
Find out everything you need to know about diabetes here, including types, symptoms, causes, and risk factors
- What is Diabetes? Types, Symptoms, and Causes - Harvard Health
There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes Both are caused by problems making or using insulin, a hormone that makes it possible for cells to use glucose, also known as blood sugar, for energy
- About Diabetes | ADA
Diabetes can affect almost every part of your body, including your brain, heart, skin, kidneys, nerves, and ears Learn how to prevent, delay, or treat these complications through healthy lifestyle changes
- Diabetes - World Health Organization (WHO)
Diabetes factsheet from WHO providing key facts and information on types of diabetes, symptoms, common consequences, economic impact, diagnosis and treatment, WHO response
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