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:
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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://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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