Diabetes is a condition of the body where the body is unable to use
the sugars from the diet due to malfunctioning of islets of Langerhans
of pancreas.
As a result of this sugar accumulates in the blood and tissues causing
various defects in the body.
Two types – Insulin dependent- deficiency of secreted by islets of
Langerhans cells of pancreas.
Non- insulin dependent diabetes- failure of target cells to take up
insulin from blood
Symptoms-

1. Glycosura(glucose in urine)
2. Frequent urination
3. General weakness, tiredness or fatigue
4. Increased thirst/hunger
5. Numbness of toes and fingers
6. Loss of weight
7. Blurred vision
8. Reduced hearing capacity
9. Wounds take longer time to heal.

Prevention:

1. Periodic check ups
2. Avoid taking starchy and sugary food.

Treatment:

1. Sulphonylureas
2. glipzide etc..