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Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the body has difficulty regulating its blood glucose or blood sugar level. The burden of diabetes is increasing globally, particularly in developing countries. While the causes are complex, but the increase is in large part due to rapid increases in overweight, including obesity and physical inactivity. There is good evidence that a large proportion of cases of diabetes and its complications can be prevented by a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco.

Submitted by PatientsEngage on 1 November 2015

You could have no symptoms or you could have one or more of the following symptoms. These symptoms are common for both Type 1 Diabetes (earlier called Juvenile diabetes) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
Extreme fatigue
Weight loss
Increased hunger
Irritability
Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
Frequent skin, bladder or gum infections
Wounds that don't heal

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