Emerging Infectious Diseases

Diabetes

Diabetes is one of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Diabetes is due to pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. Having too much glucose in your blood  causes serious problems. It can damage your eyes, nerves and kidneys. Diabetes causes heart disease, stroke and sometimes need to remove a limb. Pregnant women may also get diabetes, called gestational diabetes. All types of diabetes increase the risk of long-term complications. The complications of diabetes may include  to damage in small blood vessels, damage to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves.