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= media type="custom" key="8752478" = media type="custom" key="8737582" Diabetes is a lifelong disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar and it enables glucose to pass from the blood into the body's cells.

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=** Symptoms **=
 * blurry vision
 * being really thirsty
 * tired
 * hungry
 * losing weight
 * frequent urination

=** Risks **=
 * being over the age of 45
 * having a relative with diabetes
 * delivering a baby over 9 pounds
 * heart disease
 * high blood cholesterol level
 * obesity
 * not enough exercise

=** Prevention **=
 * maintaining a healthy weight
 * healthy diet
 * healthy blood pressure

=** Treatment **=
 * insulin injections
 * maintaining a healthy diet

Website link - PubMed Health Works cited **-**