How to avoid getting Diabetes

Wonder how you can avoid getting diabetes? Here are a few tips: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period of time. Symptoms include frequent urination, weight loss, increased thirst and uncommon hunger. If left untreated, it can cause many complications and result in death. It is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and lower limb amputation. Treatment depends on the type of diabetes, some patients require insulin while others can be treated with oral medication.

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