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Diabetes is a combination of metabolic diseases, resulting in a very
high level of blood sugar for a prolonged time.
This is caused by the inadequate production of the hormone insulin,
or the resistance of body cells to the hormone, or both factors, to
control the blood sugar levels. Insulin is excreted from the pancreas
and is necessary for the cells to utilize glucose as an energy source.
Today, 3 main types of diabetes are recognized:
• Type 1 diabetes
(previously known as insulin dependent, or
juvenile diabetes). This consists of 10-15% of cases and is mainly
found in children.
• Type 2 diabetes
(previously known as not insulin dependent
diabetes, or adult diabetes). This consists of 90% of cases and is
usually found in overweight adults.
• Type 3:
Diabetes due to pregnancy
What is diabetes?
THE IMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES IN THE HUMAN BODY
Symptoms
In the Eye
Other complications
7
th
cause of death
worldwide
Coronary Disease
Glaucoma
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Kidney Disease
Peripheral
microangiopathy
Neuropathy
Inflammations
Numbness
Sense of tiredness
Weight Loss
Polyphagea
Polyurea
Excessive thirst
(polydipsia)
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