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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:14 pm


Overview

Diabetes mellitus, also called diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. The condition results from a defect in the body's ability to produce or utilize insulin. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that is necessary to convert glucose into a form that can be used by cells for growth and energy. Diabetes causes abnormally high glucose levels (hyperglycemia), circulatory problems, and nerve damage.

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