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Symptoms and Types of Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus  most commonly known as diabetes is a chronic condition due to a collection of metabolic disorders in which the person has high blood glucose level. On account of this condition, the body is unable to produce or respond to the hormone insulin effectively. This affects the metabolism of carbohydrates and results in increased levels of glucose in the blood. Glucose fuels the cells in the body. The cells need insulin hormone to use or store glucose for energy. Due to this condition, the body’s ability to use energy in the food is impaired therefore the glucose stays in the bloodstream resulting in increased blood glucose level. Common symptoms of Diabetes The major symptoms experienced by  people suffering from diabetes  are:           Unexplained Weight loss           Polyuria (Frequent urination)           Polyphagia (Increased hunger)     ...