Diabetes is an illness when the sugar level in the blood is above normal and hence often shows in the urine.It is commonly due to a partial or total lack of insulin being made in the body.
Insulin is a chemical (Hormone) which , controls the blood sugar with in normal levels.
What are the types of Diabetes ?
There are two main types.
Type-1 - Insulin dependent Diabetes and hence if they do not take insulin they will become unwell very quickly.This type generally develops the disease early in life. It is unusual for this to be inherited.
Type-2 - Non insuli dependent or maturity onset type.This does not depend on insulin treatment but later stages may need insulin for better controll.It is commonly inherited. Some may be due to being
Over-weight.
There are few other causes of secondary Diabetes, but they are very rare.
It is imprtant to note that some drugs ( steroids,some ' water tablets' known as diuretics given for high blood pressure) could also cause secondary Diabetes. Normally once you are diagnosed as a Diabetic, it will remain with you for the rest of your life. So far a permanent cure has not been found
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