Diabetes

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             Insulin-dependent Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not
             produce enough insulin and is, therefore, unable to convert nutrients
             into the energy necessary for daily activity. The disorder affects
             females and males approximately equally. Although the causes of
             insulin-dependent diabetes are not known, genetic factors seem to play a
             Normally, sugars and starches (carbohydrates) in the foods we eat are
             processed by digestive juices into glucose. Glucose circulates in
             the blood as a major energy source for body functions. Its use is
             regulated primarily by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas gland
             (located behind the stomach). In the person with diabetes, there is
             a malfunction in the production of insulin. There are two main types
             of diabetes: Type I or Insulin-Dependent and Type II or
             The insulin-dependent type of diabetes generally has onset during
             childhood or adolescence, though it can occur at any age. Because
             the pancreas supplies little or no insulin in this disease, daily
             injections of the hormone and a controlled diet are necessary to
             regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin is generally effective in
             preventing glucose buildup, but it is a treatment and not a cure for
             The onset of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes begins with frequent
             urination, extreme thirst, constant hunger, and unexplained weight
             loss. Because people with Type I Diabetes lack sufficient
             insulin, glucose accumulates in the blood to levels too high for...

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