Understanding Diabetes: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Diabetes FAQ


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What really causes diabetes?

The underlying mechanisms of what really can cause diabetes on a molecular biological level - and by default what may be able to eliminate it permanently as a problematic condition in the body - is simply unknown. Unknown.

What is diabetes and how serious is it?

Around 90% of people with diabetes in the UK have type 2. It is severe condition and can be lifelong. If left neglected, high sugar levels in your blood can seriously harm parts of your body, including your eyes, heart and feet.

How does diabetes kill you?

One of the ways Diabetes can kill is caused by sugar. The Body basically stops or seriously lacks insulin needed to bring sugar (in form of glucose) around your body, so they can be either used or stored in forms of fat. If they are not used due to Insulin not delivering them around the body,...

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