Demystifying Diabetes: Understanding Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting millions worldwide. But what exactly is diabetes, and why should we be concerned about it? To put it simply, diabetes occurs when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high because of issues with insulin production or effectiveness. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas […]
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that impairs the body’s ability to process blood glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. Diabetes has become an epidemic in the United States with about 1 million people over age 20 diagnosed with the condition each year. About 17 million people, or 6 percent of the U.S. population, have diabetes, a disease […]