What is diabetes? | Getting to know the basics | Diabetes UK
WEBDiabetes (otherwise known by the scientific name diabetes mellitus) is a complicated condition and there are many different types of diabetes. Here we'll take you through everything you need to know. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. It can happen when your body doesn't produce …
Diabetes New Zealand
WEBDiabetes New Zealand Incorporated is a charity that represents and supports people with diabetes. We’ve been supporting Kiwis with information and resources to help identify and manage diabetes …
Symptoms & Causes of Diabetes - NIDDK - National …
WEBSymptoms of diabetes include. increased thirst and urination. increased hunger. fatigue. blurred vision. numbness or tingling in the feet or hands. sores that do not heal. unexplained weight loss. Symptoms of type 1 …
Diabetes Overview - NIDDK
WEBYou are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you have a family history of diabetes, are overweight or have obesity, or are 35 or older. Physical inactivity, race, ethnicity, and certain health problems also affect your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. A history of gestational diabetes is a risk factor for the parent and the child.
Diabetes Australia | Support for people living with diabetes
WEBWe are a trusted diabetes services provider. We develop and deliver support, coordinated care and prevention services – locally and nationally – and partner with other diabetes organisations across Australia to change people’s lives. Our local services include self management, education and support programs to meet the needs of people ...
WebMD Diabetes Center: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Tests, and …
WEBLearn about type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, diet, management, and diabetes prevention.
About Diabetes | ADA
WEBJoin Dr. Bob, the chief scientific and medical officer at the American Diabetes Association ®, in our monthly series, Ask Dr. Bob!In each episode, Dr. Bob answers YOUR questions about diverse topics on diabetes health and wellness, providing invaluable insights for individuals with diabetes, their families, and caregivers.
Symptoms of diabetes | Type 1 and Type 2 | Diabetes UK
WEBThirsty - being really thirsty. Tired - feeling more tired than usual. Thinner - losing weight without trying to. Genital itching or thrush. Cuts and wounds take longer to heal. Blurred eyesight. Increased hunger. These symptoms can affect anyone - adult or child. But some are more commonly experienced by people with type 1 diabetes, and can ...
What is diabetes? | Getting to know the basics | Diabetes UK
WEBDiabetes (otherwise known by the scientific name diabetes mellitus) is a complicated condition and there are many different types of diabetes. Here we'll take you through everything you need to know. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. It can happen when your body doesn't produce …
Diabetes - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 10, 2021 · Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't make enough insulin.
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