53 Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious disease. following your diabetes treatment plan takes round-the-clock commitment. careful management of diabetes can reduce your risk of serious — even life-threatening — complications. make a commitment to managing your diabetes. learn all you can about diabetes. Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. it's also your brain's main source of fuel. the underlying cause of diabetes varies by type. but, no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood. too much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems. chronic diabetes con 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,...