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Disease of the Endocrine system: Diabetes
Title: Disease of the Endocrine system: Diabetes
Category: Science & Technology / Biology
Details: Words: 868 | Pages: 3.7 (approximately 235 words/page)
Disease of the Endocrine system: Diabetes
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose which is the form of sugar in the blood and the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, large gland behind the stomach must be present in order for glucose to get into cells for growth and energy.
When we eat, the pancreas is …showed first 75 words of 868 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 868 total…blood glucose and blood pressure reduced the risk of blindness, kidney disease, stroke, and heart attack in people with type 2 diabetes.
People with diabetes should see a doctor (endocrinologist) who helps them learn to manage and monitors their diabetes control and specialize in diabetes care. In addition, people with diabetes often see ophthalmologists for eye examinations, podiatrists for routine foot care, and dietitians and diabetes educators to help teach the skills of day-to-day diabetes management.
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