- 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
- 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 - Wikipedia
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels [10][11] Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to insulin's effects [12]
- 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? 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
- 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
- Type 2 Diabetes - MedlinePlus
Diabetes is a chronic health condition in which your blood glucose levels are too high There is no cure, but diet, exercise, medications, and weight control can help
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