D IABETES By: Cait O’Neill
Diabetes occurs when there is too much sugar, or glucose, in the blood. Insulin moves sugar from the blood stream to cells throughout the body.
ISLET CELLS FOUND IN THE PANCREAS
Genetics Aging Inactivity Obesity Medications Rare Disorders
Heart Disease Stroke High Blood Pressure Retinopathy Kidney Failure Neuropathy
Intense Thist Increased Urination Extreme Hunger Fatigue Unusual Weight Loss Blurred Vision Infections Sores That Don’t Heal Fasting Plasma Glucose Test Random Plasma Glucose Test
Blood Glucose Monitor Insulin Pen Insulin Pump
Diet Exercise Oral Medication Insulin Shots
Pancreas Implants Islet Implants Transplanted Pumps
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