Diabetes
Also called: diabetes mellitus
A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).
Most common types
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A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
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A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
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A condition in which blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes.
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A form of high blood sugar affecting pregnant women.