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Diabetes
Diabetes (more specifically, diabetes mellitus) is a condition where people don't produce enough insulin to meet their body's needs, or their cells don't respond properly to insulin. Insulin is important because it moves glucose, a simple sugar, into the body's cells from the blood.
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Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly store and use fuel for energy. The bodys main fuel is a form of sugar called glucose, which comes from food (after its been broken ...
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Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly store and use fuel for energy. The bodys main fuel is a form of sugar called glucose , which comes from food (after its been broken ...
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a condition that may occur in people who have diabetes, in particular those who have type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes. It involves the buildup of toxic substances ...
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Metabolic Syndrome
A person has metabolic syndrome when they have a combination of three or more certain health risks. These health risks include: high blood pressure high blood sugar levels excess body weight ...
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Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too low. Normally, your body keeps your blood glucose within a concentration range of 70 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL (3.8 mmol/L to 6.
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Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too low. Normally, your body keeps your blood glucose within a concentration range of 70 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL (3.8 mmol/L to 6.
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