Diabetes Patients to Note
2009-04-15

Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way your body uses food for energy. Normally, the sugar you take in is digested and broken down to a simple sugar, known as glucose. The glucose then circulates in your blood where it waits to enter cells to be used as fuel. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps move the glucose into cells. A healthy pancreas adjusts the amount of insulin based on the level of glucose. But, if you have diabetes, this process breaks down, and blood sugar levels become too high.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES

* Frequent trips to the bathroom
* Unquenchable Thirst
* Losing Weight Without Trying
* Weakness and Fatigue
* Tingling or Numbness in Your Hands, Legs or Feet

RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES

* Obesity
* Unhealthy Eating Habits
* High blood pressure and high Cholesterol