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__**Diabetes**__- a disease that causes high levels of glucose in the blood. Glucose, or sugar, is the source of fuel for the body. __causes__
 * Pancreas stops producing insulin
 * Insulin is a hormone that carries sugar into tissue and organs in the body.
 * Without insulin, sugar builds up in the blood.
 * It is unknown why the pancreas suddenly stops producing insulin.
 * There is currently no known cure for diabetes.

__symptoms__ __types of diabetes__ __treatment/prevention__ [|diabetes]
 * Blurry vision
 * Thirst
 * Fatigue
 * Hunger
 * Frequent urination
 * Weight loss
 * **type 1**-usually occurs in children
 * **type 2**-most common, usually in adults
 * **gestationa**l-occurs in pregnant women
 * blood pressure/cholesterol control
 * testing of blood glucose levels
 * education
 * exersise
 * foot care
 * eat high fiber foods,fruits, vegetables, stay away from sweets.