Diabetes is caused by insulin resistance and reduction of cells’ ability to absorb sugar, is characterized by increased blood sugar levels.
Its long-term complications include heart disease, strokes, damage to the retina that can result in blindness, kidney failure, and poor blood flow in the limbs that may lead to amputations.
It is currently treated by a combination of nutrition management, lifestyle changes, medication, and insulin injections.
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