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Diabetes: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types
Diabetes
A metabolic disorder in which the body has high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time.
Symptoms : Symptoms may include frequent urination, excessive thirst or hunger, and weight changes.
Causes : Caused when there is inadequate production of insulin, or insulin resistance.
Treatment : Treatment may include lifestyle changes such as diet control, medication or insulin.
Common Types
Type 2 diabetes
A condition results from insufficient production of insulin, causing high blood sugar.
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A condition that results from an imbalance of water in the body. This causes extreme thirst, and frequent excessive urination.
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