Essay Archive - Diabetes
Diabetes
This disease is caused by defective carbohydrate metabolism. It causes
large amounts of sugar in the blood and urine. It can damage the kidneys, heart,
eyes, limbs, and endanger pregnancy. About five percent of the United States
population has it and about half are undiagnosed. A diabetic that is treated
life span is lowered by one-third
There are two types of diabetes. Type I, insulin-dependent diabetes
mellitus (IDDM). And type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
Type I
This type usually occurs in children and young adults, it is known as
one of the autoimmune diseases. It is 10-15 percent of all....
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