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27 Μαρ 2024 · Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It's also the brain's main source of fuel. The main cause of diabetes varies by type.
5 Απρ 2023 · Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. Between 2000 and 2019, there was a 3% increase in diabetes mortality rates by age. In 2019, diabetes and kidney disease due to diabetes caused an estimated 2 million deaths.
If your pancreas isn’t making enough insulin or your body isn’t using it properly, glucose builds up in your bloodstream, causing high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Over time, having consistently high blood glucose can cause health problems, such as heart disease, nerve damage and eye issues.
Scientists think type 1 diabetes is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that might trigger the disease. Studies such as TrialNet are working to pinpoint causes of type 1 diabetes and possible ways to prevent or slow the disease.
Diabetes mellitus is impaired insulin secretion and variable degrees of peripheral insulin resistance leading to hyperglycemia. Early symptoms are related to hyperglycemia and include polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, and blurred vision.
17 Ιουλ 2024 · Key facts. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Europe. At least 64 million adults and around 300 000 children and adolescents are estimated to be living with diabetes in the WHO European Region. In 2019 diabetes caused approximately 186 000 deaths in the Region.
30 Ιαν 2023 · Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Treatment. Diet. Exercise. Diagnosis. Prevention. In pregnancy. In children. Takeaway. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood...
