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diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin. insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that acts like a key to let glucose from the food we eat pass from the blood stream into cells-in the body to produce energy. all foods that contains carbohydrate are broken down into glucose in the body. insulin helps glucose to get into the cells. types of diabetes :type1 diabetes,this is wen pancreas doesnt produce insulin. type2 diabetes this wen the pancreas doesnt produce enough insulin. gestational diabetes this is wen insulin is less effective during pregnancy. the symptoms are:weight loss,blured vission,excessive hunger,tiredness,increased hunger,etc. it can be prevented by engaging in physical activities,taking balanced food. HAPPY WORLD DIABETES DAY.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:45:25 +0000

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