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2. Diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Diabetes mellitus, often known simply as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. [10][11] Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to the hormone's effects. [12] Classic symptoms include thirst, polyuria ...

3. Type 2 diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. [6] Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. [3]

4. Complications of diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Complications of diabetes are secondary diseases that are a result of elevated blood glucose levels that occur in diabetic patients. These complications can be divided into two types: acute and chronic. Acute complications are complications that develop rapidly and can be exemplified as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemic hyperosmolar ...

5. Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes in Women - AOL

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   Regardless of your gender or age, early signs and symptoms of diabetes often include: Increased thirst or dry mouth. Frequent urination (peeing) Extreme hunger, even after eating. Unexplained ...

6. National Diabetes Month: Focus on steps to prevent Type 2 ...

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   Risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Many things can put you at risk for type 2 diabetes. For example, you may be at risk if you: • Have prediabetes• Are older than 45 years• Are overweight or ...

7. Type 1 diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Type 1 diabetes (T1D), formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that originates when cells that make insulin (beta cells) are destroyed by the immune system. [ 5 ] Insulin is a hormone required for the cells to use blood sugar for energy and it helps regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream. [ 6 ]