- 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 But no matter what
- 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: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Types
Diabetes is a common condition that affects people of all ages There are several forms of diabetes Type 2 is the most common A combination of treatment strategies can help you manage the condition to live a healthy life and prevent complications
- Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA
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- ¿Qué es la diabetes? - NIDDK
La diabetes ocurre cuando el nivel de glucosa en la sangre es demasiado alto, lo que puede provocar problemas de salud Los principales tipos de diabetes son la tipo 1, la tipo 2 y la gestacional
- What is Diabetes? Types, Symptoms, and Causes - Harvard Health
What is prediabetes? Just as the name implies, prediabetes is a condition that's often (though not always) a precursor to full-blown diabetes If you're diagnosed with prediabetes, that's a warning sign to manage your blood sugar levels through lifestyle changes and possibly medication, to prevent it from developing into diabetes
- What Is Diabetes? - NIDDK - National Institute of Diabetes . . .
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- About Diabetes | ADA
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