Monday, 19 October 2015

Documentary: Diabetes Research

Diabetes is a chronic illness marked by an increase level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is caused by partial or total lack of the insulin produced by the Pancreas, or a decrease in the effectiveness of the insulin it produces.
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, and it plays a fundamental role in regulating the transfer of sugar from the blood to the cells to be utilized as a source of energy.

Low blood sugar can cause the following effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Excessive hunger
  • Shivering
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Anger
  • Increase heart beat
*Hypoglycemia can lead to fainting and unconsciousness.

High blood sugar can cause the following effects:
  • General fatigue
  • Frequent urination
  • Excessive thirst
  • Dizziness and headache
*If not treated can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

http://qda.org.qa/about-diabetes/diabetes-facts

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2129799/Qatar-named-fattest-nation-earth-HALF-adults-obese.html

http://www.action-on-diabetes.qa/diabetes-in-qatar.html

http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/119521/diabetes-rate-alarmingly-high-in-qatar

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