What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycemia, or raised normal blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body’s systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. Types of Diabetes Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone…
Read MoreDiabetes: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
