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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 ...
Over time, high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart. This can happen because the pancreas doesn't make enough ...
Type 1 diabetes symptoms often start suddenly and are often the reason for checking blood sugar levels. Because symptoms of other types of diabetes and ...
Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas makes little or no ...
Medicine. Insulin and other diabetes medicines are designed to lower blood sugar levels when diet and exercise alone don't help enough. How well these medicines ...
The glycated hemoglobin test most often diagnoses type 2 diabetes. Also called the A1C test, it reflects the average blood sugar level for the past two to three ...
A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that helps control blood sugar. Use this guide to get started, from meal planning to counting carbohydrates.
Diabetes increases your risk of getting certain illnesses. Routine vaccines can help prevent them. Ask your health care provider about: Flu vaccine. A yearly ...
Diabetes prevention is possible. Learn how five lifestyle changes related to physical activity and healthy food choices can help.
Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect a pregnancy and a baby's health. The good news is that you may be able to control gestational ...
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