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Etiology Diabetes

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Diabetes symptoms and causes mayo clinic. Overview type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose) — an important source of fuel for your body. Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. when your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually. the longer you have diabetes — and the less controlled your blood sugar — the higher the risk of complications. eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening. possible complications include: 1. cardiovascular disease. diabetes dramatically increases the risk of various cardiovascular problems, including coronary artery disease with chest pain (angina), heart attack, stroke and narrowing of arteries (atherosc Anyone with a bo...

Etiology Diabetes

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Overview type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose) — an important source of fuel for your body. Diabetes symptoms vary depending on how much your blood sugar is elevated. some people, especially those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, may not experience symptoms initially. in type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe. some of the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are: 1. increased thirst 2. frequent urination 3. extreme hunger 4. unexplained weight loss 5. presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and Causes. type 2 diabetes is primarily the result of two interrelated problems: cells in muscle, fat and the liver become resistant to insulin. because these cells don't interact in a normal way with insulin, they don't take in enough sugar. the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar levels. This article will giv...