Diabetes
Diabetes also known as diabetes mellitus, is a group of common endocrine disease characterized by sustained high blood sugar level.
Diabetes is due to the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.
Diabetes affect people of all ages. Most forms of diabetes are chronic(long-life),and all forms are manageable with medications and/or life changes.
Glucose(sugar) mainly comes from carbohydrates in food and drugs. Its the body`s go-to source of energy. Your body carries glucose to all your body`s cell to use for energy. When glucose is in your blood stream, it needs assistance(a key) to get to where it needs to go. Insulin is the key, a hormone.
Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar, results from the blood stream`s accumulation of glucose which can happen if your pancreas doesn`t use it properly. Constantly high blood sugar levels over time can lead to health risks like heart disease, nerve damage and vision problems.
Types of Diabetes.
There four different types of diabetes, they include;... Read More | Share it now!