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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Guide Causes Symptoms And Diabetes mellitus is a disease that prevents your body from properly using the energy from the food you eat. diabetes occurs in one of the following situations: the pancreas (an organ behind your stomach) produces little insulin or no insulin at all. If you have diabetes, see your doctor regularly. people with high blood sugar levels have a higher risk of dehydration. contact your doctor immediately if you develop vomiting or diarrhea and are not able to drink enough fluids. monitor your blood sugar as advised by your health care team. report any significant deviations in blood sugar levels. About 50 percent of people with type 2 diabetes don't experience any symptoms and don't know they have the disease. ucsf health medical specialists have reviewed this information. it is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. American diabetes association www. ...