Why do people call it diabetes?

Origin of the term ‘diabetes’ The term diabetes is the shortened version of the full name diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is derived from the Greek word diabetes meaning siphon – to pass through and the Latin word mellitus meaning honeyed or sweet.

Is sugar a diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat.

What are the 3 types of diabetes?

There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant).

• Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake) that stops your body from making insulin.
• Type 2 Diabetes.
• Gestational Diabetes.

Why is diabetes called the silent killer?

Individuals with diabetes have too much glucose or blood sugar in their bloodstream which can negatively affect the whole body, including the cardiovascular system, circulation, eyesight and kidney function. Diabetes is the silent killer. People with type 2 diabetes often have no symptoms at first.

How do you say proper in British English?

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Can you spell diabetes for me?

type 1 diabetes. type 2 diabetes. Also called di·a·be·tes in·sip·i·dus [in-sip-i-duhs].

How is type 2 diabetes caused?

It’s caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It’s often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.

How Fo you know if you have diabetes?

Both types of diabetes have some of the same telltale warning signs. Hunger and fatigue. Your body converts the food you eat into glucose that your cells use for energy. But your cells need insulin to take in glucose.

How to tell someone you have diabetes?

Using medical ID to tell people you have diabetes.

What are the basics of diabetes?

By definition, diabetes is having a blood glucose level of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or more after an overnight fast (not eating anything). Type 1 diabetes occurs because the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas (called beta cells) are destroyed by the immune system.

What are facts about diabetes?

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke as people without diabetes—and at an earlier age.