Diabetes

Diabetes Testing Kit

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a complex medical condition that results from either a deficiency of insulin or a decreased ability of the body to use insulin (insulin resistance). Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to enter cells and be converted to energy. Insulin is also needed to synthesize protein and store fats. In uncontrolled diabetes, glucose and lipids remain in the blood, resulting in hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. Diabetics are at increased risk for severe health complications affecting vital organs such as the eyes, nerves, kidneys and cardiovascular system.

For example, diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease, blindness and amputation, and a major cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death in the general population.

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