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Diabetes Mellitus Invitation to Several Health Problems |
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By Nick Mutt
 In diabetes mellitus, the glucose level in the urine and blood is high. A high level of blood sugar is due to deficiency of insulin, the hormone that facilitates the entry of glucose in body cells. This occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin or due to antibodies that are formed in the blood which interfere with the normal functioning of the insulin. In either case, there is a high level of glucose in the blood.
Diabetes generally appears as polyuria (frequent urination) and polydipsia (increased thirst). It is always essential to check for diabetes if a person is suffering from any ailment and is not recovering fast; particularly those approaching 40 should and must check for diabetes every year.
1. Diabetes may cause itching of vulva in women and inflammation of the glans penis in men.
2. You may lose weight inspite of normal or increased appetite.
3. You may have a variety of infections like tuberculosis, infection of kidney (pyelonephritis).
4. You may have retinal detachment or even loss of vision, may develop infection in the feet which |
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