a. Introduction
Diabetes mellitus, often known simply as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to the hormone’s effects
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body cannot effectively use insulin. Risk factors include obesity, physical inactivity and poor diet.
Preventing diabetes
- Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- Limit your intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates.
- Be physically active for at least 30 minutes a day.
- Get regular health checks to monitor blood glucose levels. Read more about health checks for private individuals.
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