
Diabetes: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It develops when your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or any at all, or when your …
Diabetes Basics | Diabetes | CDC
May 15, 2024 · Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational …
Diabetes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 27, 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 …
What Is Diabetes? - NIDDK
Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose is too high, which can lead to health problems. The main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational.
Diabetes - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 14, 2024 · Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin …
What is Diabetes? - American Heart Association
Apr 1, 2024 · Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a condition that causes blood sugar to rise. Diabetes is diagnosed based on a fasting blood glucose (sugar) level of 126 milligrams …
Diabetes - Wikipedia
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. [10][11] Diabetes is due to either the …
What is Diabetes? Types, Symptoms, and Causes - Harvard Health
Apr 18, 2022 · There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Both are caused by problems making or using insulin, a hormone that makes it possible for cells to …
What Is Diabetes? | American Diabetes Society
Learn what diabetes is, how it affects the body, and the steps you can take to prevent or manage it effectively. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar, …
About Diabetes | ADA
Diabetes can affect almost every part of your body, including your brain, heart, skin, kidneys, nerves, and ears. Learn how to prevent, delay, or treat these complications through healthy …