Chronic Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition. Diabetes is a set of metabolic diseases which are distinguished by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is caused by a lack of insulin secretion or its action.

Also known as Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes can either last for a life time, but taking certain measures can control it. Normally, blood glucose levels are strongly controlled by insulin. It is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. When the blood glucose level rises, insulin is released from the pancreas in order to balance the glucose level. The absence or inadequate production of insulin causes hyperglycaemia inside diabetic patients.

Some of the major symptoms of diabetes include increased blood glucose levels, dehydration, weight loss, blurred vision, fatigue, nausea and loss of glucose in urine.

Diabetes can be diagnosed by performing fasting blood glucose (sugar) test. The test is convenient and simple to execute. After the overnight fasting of the patient (at least 8 hours), a single blood sample is taken and sent to the laboratory for diagnosis. Alternatively, it can be accurately measured inside a doctor’s clinic with the help of a glucose meter.