THE DIABETES.

 THE DIABETES.

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin.Nov 16, 2021

Includes Diseases: Diabetes mellitus type 2...

What is the main cause of diabetes?

Although not everyone with type 2 diabetes is overweight, obesity and an inactive lifestyle are two of the most common causes of type 2 diabetes. These things are responsible for about 90% to 95% of diabetes cases in the United States.May 16, 2021

What are 10 warning signs of diabetes?

Early signs and symptoms of diabetes

Frequent urination. When your blood sugar is high, your kidneys expel the excess blood sugar, causing you to urinate more frequently. ...

Increased thirst. ...

Fatigue. ...

Blurred vision. ...

Increased hunger. ...

Unexplained weight loss. ...

Slow healing cuts and wounds. ...

Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.

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