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Diabetes

Diabetes is a disorder characterized by hyperglycemia or elevated blood glucose (blood sugar). Our bodies function best at a certain level of sugar in the bloodstream. If the amount of sugar in our blood runs too high or too low, then we typically feel bad.  Diabetes is the name of the condition where the blood sugar level consistently runs too high. Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder. Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, yet many are not aware of it. African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans have a higher rate of developing diabetes during their lifetime.  Diabetes has potential long term complications that can affect the kidneys, eyes, heart, blood vessels and nerves.

Insulin

Many people with diabetes take insulin to control their blood sugar (glucose). Insulin cannot be taken by mouth because it would be destroyed by digestion. Instead, most people who need insulin take insulin shots. Other ways to take insulin include insulin pens, insulin jet injectors, and insulin pumps. Someday people with diabetes may no longer need needles or shots to take insulin; researchers are testing news ways to get insulin into the bloodstream.

Insulin

% of Men and Women in Americaa with Diabetes.

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Symptoms of Diabetes:     * excessive thirst     * excessive urination     * infections (thrush)     * extreme hunger     * unusual weight loss     * extreme fatigue     * irritability     * nausea     * vomiting     * sweet smelling breath

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