Condition
Diabetes mellitus
David Cohen, M.D.Published 13 February 20051 min read
Key points
- Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.
- It can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or both.
Alternative names
Diabetes
Definition
Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or both.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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