Diabetes mellitus, also referred to as sugar diabetes, is a disease of the pancreas. The body converts sugars and starches from food into a form of sugar called glucose. Glucose then enters the bloodstream. The pancreas secretes insulin, which is a hormone that assists the cells in using the glucose as a fuel for energy. [...] Related Articles: Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes – Is There a Difference? Pre-diabetes, isn’t this the same as having type 2 diabetes?… Insulin Explained in

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