Diabetes: Common Causes And When To See A Doctor
Find answers to commonly asked questions about diabetes.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease. It occurs when your blood glucose, also referred to as blood sugar is too high. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas, which helps glucose from food get into your cells so it can used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough, or doesn’t use it well or make any at all.
Diabetes is a complaint among people irrespective of their age.
There can be various reasons for the development of Diabetes and determining the exact cause is essential to obtain proper treatment.
Diabetes Facts – What is Blood Sugar and What is its Function?
Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose/blood sugar is too high. You need blood glucose because it is your main source of energy, it comes from the food you eat. Insulin is a hormone that is made by the pancreas and it helps glucose from food get into your cells so they can be used as energy. Sometimes your body does not have enough or any insulin at all or it just does not make it well. If this happens glucose then just stays in your blood and does not reach your cells.
If you have too much glucose in your blood it can cause health problems over time. There is no cure for diabetes but you can steps positive steps to manage your diabetes and remain healthy.
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