Category Archives: Diabetes Information

Diabetes Facts

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Diabetes Statistics Data from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet (released Jan. 26, 2011) Total prevalence of diabetes Total: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes. Diagnosed: 18.8 million people Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Information

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

General Information on Diabetes Mellitus What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body is unable to produce or unable to properly use and store glucose (a form of sugar). Glucose backs up in the bloodstream ? … Continue reading →

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Symptoms

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes. The classical symptoms of diabetes are … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Facts

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. Absence or insufficient production of insulin causes diabetes. The two types of diabetes are referred to … Continue reading →

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