DIABETES
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Diabetes is a condition of
absolute or relative lack of insulin, a hormone secreted by the beta
cells in the pancreas gland. Lack of insulin means that the body
cannot effectively utilise glucose as fuel. As a result, the sugar
and fat levels in the blood rise.
There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is known as insulin-dependent
diabetes. Type 1 is the least common type of diabetes - only 10% of
people with diabetes have type 1. It is most common among children
and young people under the age of 25.
Type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes, or
adult onset diabetes, accounts for 90% of all diabetes. |
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