Tag: Diabetes
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"Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes Mellitus"
Introduction Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a prevalent metabolic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. This high blood sugar interferes with different parts of the body, especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. There are several types of…
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"Understanding the Nature of Diabetes Type 1"
Diabetes type 1, or type 1 diabetes (T1D), is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the insulin-making cells in the pancreas, resulting in a complete to near-complete lack of insulin in the body. It is a chronic disease that affects around 1-2% of the global population. Despite its prevalence, many people…