Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.
Causes Of Diabetes
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can start quickly, in a matter of weeks. Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.
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Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors such as your genes.
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Perhaps you have learned that you have a high chance of developing the most common type of diabetes.
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What is
Diabetes ?
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat.
Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems. Although diabetes has no cure, you can take steps to manage your diabetes and stay healthy.
Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
Your health care professional can diagnose diabetes, prediabetes,
and gestational diabetes through blood tests.
Managing Diabetes
You can manage your diabetes and live a long and healthy life by taking care
of yourself each day.
Insulin, Medicines, & Other Diabetes Treatments
Along with healthy food choices and physical activity, medicine can help you manage
the disease.
Diabetes Diet, Eating, & Physical Activity
Nutrition and physical activity are important parts of a healthy lifestyle
when you have diabetes.
Preventing Diabetes Problems
Diabetes can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, vision problems,
nerve damage, and kidney disease.
