{"id":484,"date":"2022-03-10T06:58:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T06:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liferxpharmacy.com\/blog\/?p=484"},"modified":"2024-09-24T10:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T10:00:46","slug":"diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liferxpharmacy.com\/blog\/diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes Mellitus, or diabetes, is a metabolic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. Insulin transfers sugar from the bloodstream into your cells, where it is stored or used for energy. Your body either doesn’t generate enough insulin or can’t use the insulin it does make efficiently if you have diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, which is situated behind the stomach. Insulin is released into your bloodstream by your pancreas. Insulin is the hormone that helps glucose to enter the cells of your body. Glucose is the “fuel” or energy that tissues and organs require to function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes-related high blood sugar can impair your nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs if left untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Diabetes is categorized into various types:<\/span><\/span><\/h2>
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Important Checkpoints<\/p>\n