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What do you know about Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, which result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, was first identified as a disease associated with "sweet urine," and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Read More About Diabetes Mellitus »

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