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Diabetes
Diabetes occurs when blood glucose (sugar) levels are raised due to problems producing or processing insulin. Diabetes may be genetic, pregnancy related or caused by obesity or illness and may be type 1 or type 2.
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Topic: Introduction to diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes and the build-up of glucose (sugar) in the blood can cause serious complications if left untreated.
Diabetes - check your risk
Type 2 diabetes - don’t be the type to leave it too late. Take the diabetes risk test to find out if you are at risk of type 2 diabetes.
