Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes affects how the body handles carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and it can cause high blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels are regulated by insulin – a hormone produced by the pancreas, which can depend on your eating habits.

Diabetes is the number one cause of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This disease is a condition where the body is unable to automatically regulate blood glucose levels, resulting
in too much glucose in the blood. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects as many as 16 million Americans.

The most common symptoms of diabetes are as follows:

• being thirsty all the time
• frequent urination
• increased hunger
• having excessive fatigue

Complications due to diabetes can include:

• vision changes
• recurrent skin infections
• tingling or numbness in your extremities
• gums disorders
• hair loss

If you notice any of these symptoms develop, you need to seek medical attention as soon as possible. 

Source: cdc.gov