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06/27/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Source: National Diabetes Education Program - NIH - PDF

06/27/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Among people with low physical activity and a high risk of diabetes, those who walk more throughout the day are less likely to actually get the blood sugar disorder, according to new research.
Source: Reuters Health
06/24/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Source: National Diabetes Education Program - NIH
06/24/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Source: American Diabetes Association ► Genetics of Diabetes - American Diabetes Association
   
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Diabetes

Also called: Diabetes mellitus, DM 
 
 
Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. With type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. With type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well. Without enough insulin, the glucose stays in your blood.
Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause serious problems. It can damage your eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes can also cause heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove a limb. Pregnant women can also get diabetes, called gestational diabetes.
A blood test can show if you have diabetes. Exercise, weight control and sticking to your meal plan can help control your diabetes. You should also monitor your glucose level and take medicine if prescribed.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


Illustration of a blood test using a blood glucose monitor

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