Diabetes and low blood sugar
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Diabetes is a disease that affects your body’s ability to produce or use
insulin. Insulin is a hormone. When your body turns the food you eat into energy
(also called sugar or glucose), insulin is released to help transport this
energy to the cells. Insulin acts as a “key.” Its chemical message tells the
cell to open and receive glucose. If you produce little or no insulin, or
are insulin resistant, too much sugar remains in your blood. Blood glucose
levels are higher than normal for individuals with diabetes. There are two main
types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
insulin. Insulin is a hormone. When your body turns the food you eat into energy
(also called sugar or glucose), insulin is released to help transport this
energy to the cells. Insulin acts as a “key.” Its chemical message tells the
cell to open and receive glucose. If you produce little or no insulin, or
are insulin resistant, too much sugar remains in your blood. Blood glucose
levels are higher than normal for individuals with diabetes. There are two main
types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
signs and symptoms
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What are the symptoms of diabetes?
- Extreme thirst
- Frequent urination
- Blurry vision
- Extreme hunger
- Increased tiredness
- Unusual weight loss
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