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All About Diabetes

close up of man checking his blood sugar with glucometer

Diabetes affects how the body handles carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and it can cause high blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels are regulated by insulin – a hormone produced by the pancreas, which can depend on your eating habits.

Diabetes is the number one cause of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This disease is a condition where the body is unable to automatically regulate blood glucose levels, resulting in too much glucose in the blood. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects as many as 16 million Americans.

The most common symptoms of diabetes are as follow:

  • being thirsty all the time
  • frequent urination
  • increased hunger
  • having excessive fatigue

Complications due to diabetes can include:

  • vision changes
  • recurrent skin infections
  • tingling or numbness in your extremities
  • gums disorders
  • hair loss
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