signs of diabetes

Written on October 17, 2009 – 9:14 am | by Tania |

What are the signs of diabetes?
The signs of diabetes are frequent thirst, constant urination, unusual hunger, rapid loss of weight, and obvious weakness and fatigue.
Who is most at risk for developing diabetes?
The following have a greater risk of developing non-insulin dependent diabetes:

Those with a family history of diabetes (parents or siblings with diabetes).
Individuals who [...]

What is the impact of diabetes?

Written on October 13, 2009 – 2:03 pm | by Tania |

States have dOver time, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, and nerve damage. These types of damage are the result of damage to small vessels, referred to as microvascular disease. Diabetes is also an important factor in accelerating the hardening and narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis), [...]

What is diabetes?

Written on October 13, 2009 – 1:51 pm | by Tania |

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes (as it will be in this article) was first identified as a disease associated with “sweet urine,” [...]

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