any of various abnormal conditions characterized by excessive urinary output, thirst, and hunger; usually refers to diabetes mellitus.

A disorder in which the pancreas produces insufficient or no insulin, the hormone responsible for the absorption of glucose into cells for their energy needs and into the liver and fat cells for storage.

A disease that develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.  Insulin assists sugar (glucose) to enter cells where it can be converted to energy.

A condition in which blood glucose is not well controlled. Type 1 diabetics make no insulin, whereas Type 2 diabetics are characterized by the overproduction of insulin and the inability of the target cells to respond to the insulin.

a condition in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces

A disease caused by an insulin deficiency and characterized by excess sugar in the blood and urine.

Dysfunction of pancreas. Also check our Diabetes Page

Any of various diseases characterized by an excessive discharge of urine.

a metabolic disease in which insufficient insulin is produced by the body to control blood sugar levels

A disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin, resulting in too much sugar in the bloodstream.

A disease mostly of old cats caused by faulty diet, obesity, genetic factors, or reaction to some drugs. The animal loses weight, drinks an unusual amount of water, urinates frequently, and is weak. Diagnosis is through urine analysis. Treatment is with insulin and diet control

Disturbed blood sugar control (due to insufficient circulating insulin) with raised blood sugar.

A disease caused by loss of control of glucose homeostasis.

A disease in which sugar and starch are not properly used by our bodies due to inadequate insulin production (type 1) or decreased sensitivity to insulin (type 2).

Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels are not properly controlled. People with Type I diabetes are unable to produce insulin. People with Type II diabetes can produce insulin-in fact they produce too much. However, their bodies fail to respond to the insulin.

A condition/disease caused by the body's inability to process sugar, usually due to a lack of insulin.

Relative or absolute lack of insulin leading to uncontrolled carbohydrate metabolism.

a chronic metabolic disorder in which utilization of carbohydrate is impaired; caused by deficiency of insulin and characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), glycosuria (glucose in the urine), water and electrolyte loss, ketoacidosis, and coma; long-term complications include neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, generalized degenerative changes in large and small blood vessels, and increased susceptibility to infection

Technically "Diabetes Mellitus", it a happens when the body is unable to process sugars and carbohydrates from food. In diabetes, the body does not produce enough of the chemical that normally does the processing - insulin. Some people can control the problem with limited diets, others need to get extra insulin from shots. Untreated diabetes makes a person thirsty and hungry all the time, makes them urinate a lot, and causes weight loss. Ironically, controlling their sugar levels leaves some people in danger of their blood sugar dropping too low - "Hypoglycemia". Many Diabetes patients carry sugar candy with them in case they start feeling faint, an early sign of hypoglycemia. Other complications of diabetes include eye problems, foot problems, and kidney problems.

a disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal. Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), is the most common form of diabetes.

A disease of the endocrine system that impacts the ability of the body to metabolize carbohydrates (ICD-9 code 250).

tendency for blood sugar levels to be elevated, sometimes to a dangerous degree. Steady elevation of the blood sugar above normal causes ongoing damage to the nerves and blood vessels, and a higher chance of infection from any minor injury. A common result of advanced diabetes is foot infection that requires leg amputation. Other common complications of diabetes are loss of eyesight or loss of kidney function. Most people who have diabetes with obesity have plenty of insulin (the hormone that controls blood sugar) but the fat tissues do not react normally to the insulin - this is called Type 2 Diabetes. Weight Loss Surgery puts diabetes into permanent remission most of the time. Also see the section on results of WLS.

A disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin (the hormonethat converts sugars into energy), resulting in too much sugar in thebloodstream. Can usually be controlled with proper treatment, diet, and exercise.

A disease in which the body is not able to use sugar well because of a lack of insulin or because it cannot use the insulin properly.

medical condition characterized by a severe deficiency in insulin, which is essential for the body to use sugars for energy

A disease involving high levels of blood glucose and increased urine production.

Pregnancy condition in which there is temporary increase in blood-sugar level.

A disease caused by a severe deficiency of insulin production by the pancreas. Mild cases can be regulated through diet while others require insulin injection.

Refers to Diabetes Mellitus and its two main but different forms: Type I Diabetes (requiring insulin and also called Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or IDDM) and Type 2 Diabetes (adult onset or Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or NIDDM). A chronic medical condition, Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia), which result from defects in insulin secretion or action, or both. Normally blood glucose levels are tightly controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, which lowers the blood glucose level. When the blood glucose rises (for example, after eating food), insulin is released from the pancreas to normalize levels. In patients with Diabetes Mellitus, the absence of or insufficient production of insulin causes hyperglycemia.

A disease characterised by excessive passing of urine. Diabetes insipidus is accompanied by great thirst and is treated by medication. Diabetes mellitus is a disturbance of the body’s utilisation of glucose. Treatment involves keeping blood glucose and lipid levels within normal limits.

a disorder of the metabolism in which sugar and starch are not properly absorbed from the blood.

A condition characterized by the body's inability to produce enough insulin to use it properly. Diabetes is found in two forms: Insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent.

a disease where the body improperly produces insulin, sometimes linked to excess hair growth

A disease caused by a lack of insulin or an increased resistance of the body to insulin - a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Diabetes is a disease caused by the body's inability to produce enough insulin, a hormone that controls the sugar levels in the blood. It is estimated that one in 400 cats suffers from diabetes. Symptoms set in gradually and may include increased drinking and urination, and increased eating, accompanied by weight loss. Some cats consume so much water and urinate so frequently that they may fail to use their litter box in time and have accidents. Once a cat is diagnosed with diabetes, the vet must establish a therapy of insulin shots and balanced nutrition and exercise. Not all cats are insulin dependent, but only a vet can determine the course of treatment for a diabeticcat. Unfortunately, there is no cure for diabetes, but given the right treatment diabetic cats can live long and happy lives.

a chronic disease in which there is too much sugar in the blood.

A disorder caused by the body's decreased production or use of insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas cells need to be able to use blood sugar).

A clinical condition characterized by the excessive secretion of urine and increased blood-sugar level

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A condition characterized by the inability of tissue to utilize sugar despite the availability of insulin. The disease results in generalized metabolic disorder that is associated with severe cardiovascular, renal and nervous system complications.

Caused primarily by the destruction of islet cells that produce insulin in human bodies. Pre-clinical research is now exploring the possibility of pig islets transplanted into a patient to control blood sugar levels.

The name of a group of medical disorders associated with high blood sugar levels.

A disease that impairs the ability of the body to use sugar and causes sugar to appear abnormally in the urine.

insipidus – inadequate secretion of, or resistance to the effects of, antidiuretic hormone (ADH or Vasopressin). This hormone stimulates the kidney retain water in the body. Consequently, the dog passes a large volume of urine with a low specific gravity, and also exhibits great thirst. It may be acquired, inherited, or idiopathic. mellitus – due to a failure of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin, or the cells resistance to the effects of insulin the body is unable to properly process glucose. May require insulin injections, or may be controlled with diet. May be acquired or possibly inherited.

is a condition where there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. This metabolic diseases is diagnosed when the level of glucose in the blood is greater than 7.0mmol/l (fasting) or greater than 11.1mmol/l (random). Symptoms include thirst, excessive urination, tiredness, infections and weight loss. We distinguish type 1 and type 2

The medical condition in which blood glucose levels rise as a result of inadequate production (or response to) insulin.

chronic condition where an individual has an overabundance of glucose in the blood. In Type 1 diabetes, also called insulin-dependent diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, the patient does not produce insulin at all. Type II diabetes, or non-insulin dependent adult onset diabetes, occurs when a patient produces some insulin, but not enough to process glucose properly, or more commonly, the insulin does not work effectively to process glucose.

a condition in which the body produces too little insulin or can't use available insulin efficiently

an autoimmune form in which insulin has been identified as a critical autoantigen

A condition in which the body is unable to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. For a much more detailed description in our medical info section, click here.

Disorder characterized by increased drinking and urination, often due to faulty blood sugar regulation by the body.

a chronic condition of having abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This disease is usually caused by a deficiency in insulin, an enzyme that lowers the blood's glucose level. The excess glucose in the blood is excreted through urine. The body needs this glucose to make energy. For example, the brain only uses glucose to make energy. Without enough glucose, the brain will stop functioning.

A disorder of the body's metabolism characterized by inadequate use and secretion of insulin, by excessive amounts of sugar in the blood and urine, and by excessive thirst, hunger and weight loss.

a disease in which the body cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin to its full potential. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels.

High blood sugar. Also called diabetes mellitus. Diabetes can occur when your body doesn't make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar controlled. This is called Type I diabetes. In overweight individuals, diabetes is often caused by insulin resistance, where insulin levels may be elevated, but the body's tissues are resistant to its effects. This is also known as Type II diabetes.

Diabetes is a disease in which sugars in the blood, called glucose, are above normal. This occurs because the hormone insulin created by the pancreas, cannot process the glucose properly for energy use.

A disease in which the body doesn't make or properly use insulin. This causes sugar to build up too high in your blood, and can lead to problems in your heart.

The inability of the body to produce or respond properly to insulin. The body needs insulin to convert sugar and starch into the energy needed in daily life. The full name for this condition is diabetes mellitus; defined as a fasting blood glucose of 126 mg/dL or more measured on two occasions.

a condition characterized by too much blood glucose in the body. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes the hormone, insulin. When this happens, blood glucose cannot enter the cells to be used for energy. In type 2 diabetes, either the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body is unable to use insulin correctly.

is a condition where there is an abnormally high level of sugar in the blood. The cells in the body have become rigid and non-permeable. The insulin carries the blood sugar to your cells but do not become absorbed because the cell walls are not permeable and prevent all the blood sugar to penetrate the cell walls. The pancreas works to hard and fast to compensate for the deficiency, but becomes injured and stops working correctly. The blood sugars that are not being used saturate the blood stream, creating a high level of blood sugar. By taking MSM regularly, your cells become permeable and the pancreas begins to be repaired. The blood sugars are now being absorbed by through cell walls and the body becomes healthier. After a few months on MSM, the pancreas should become self regulating, balancing your sugar levels.

A condition that causes high levels of glucose in the blood.

A disease where the body cannot control sugar absorption because the pancreas does not secrete enough insuline. The function of the urinary system may also be affected.

Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as "diabetes," means "sweet urine." It is a chronic medical condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) lead to spillage of glucose into the urine, hence the term sweet urine. Normally, blood glucose levels are tightly controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers the blood glucose level. When the blood glucose elevates (for example, after eating food), insulin is released from the pancreas to normalize the glucose level. In patients with diabetes mellitus, the absence or insufficient production of insulin causes hyperglycemia.

When used alone, the term refers to diabetes mellitus, a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar, resulting from defects in the secretion and/or action of insulin. It occurs in two major forms: type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus and type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus.

A chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of blood sugar. There are two main types of diabetes with two different causes: Type 1 (or insulin-dependent) is due to inadequate production of insulin and Type 2 (or non-insulin dependent) is a metabolic disorder caused by inadequate sensitivity of cells to the action of insulin. Type 1 diabetes, which used to be called juvenile diabetes, usually occurs in children or young people and accounts for 5-10% or diabetes cases. Type 2 diabetes can affect people of any age and accounts for 90-95% of cases.

A grouping of diseases in which either the body does not synthesize (manufacture) insulin, or else its tissues are insensitive to the insulin that it does synthesize.

chronic illness causing high blood sugar levels; often treated with the drug insulin.

A clinical condition characterized by elevated blood sugar.

A disease that affects the metabolism of glucose (sugar), thus causing changes in blood vessels. These changes may aid in the development of coronary artery disease.

AKA Diabetes Mellitus is a disease caused by an absolute or relative deficiency of the hormone insulin. This, in turn, gives rise to a disturbance in carbohydrate metabolism, the inability to store glycogen in the liver, excessive glucose in the blood and urine, acidosis and disturbance in protein metabolism. The latter can be a factor responsible for poor wound healing.

a metabolic disorder resulting from insufficient production or utilization of insulin, commonly leading to cardiovascular complications. Disability: Often associated with specific medical conditions or difficulties performing tasks of everyday living. Under the ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who: 1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, 2) has a record of such an impairment, or 3) is regarded as having such an impairment Disabled worker: Under the Social Security definition, disabled workers are people under age 65 who receive benefits as part of the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. They have been determined to be disabled under Social Security criteria (i.e., cannot engage in "substantial gainful activity.") They have also earned at least a certain minimum amount of wages in employment covered under Social Security in order to receive income from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Diabetes (or diabetes mellitus) is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly. This is because the bodyÕs method of converting glucose into energy is not working as it should – either because the body is not producing enough insulin (the hormone which controls the amount of glucose in our blood) or because the bodyÕs cells are unable to use insulin effectively. There are two principal types of diabetes, Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

a disease in which the normal relationship between glucose and insulin is altered

usually diabetes mellitus, where the body cannot effectively process glucose, a sugar used for energy. The glucose stays in the blood, causing a high level of blood sugar, while starving the cells for glucose. Diabetes can cause problems in most systems in the body. Type I --autoimmune in children; Type II - most common insulin resistance often seen with obesity.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body is unable to use and store glucose normally because of a decrease or lack of insulin production. Diabetes mellitus is usually inherited, but it may be caused by any process that destroys the pancreas (usually the beta cells) or alters the effectiveness of the receptor site on the cell membrane (from The Diabetes Sourcebook by Diana W. Guthrie, R.N., Ph.D., and Richard A. Guthrie, M.D.).

A condition where the body doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin as well as it should and causes sugars to build up in the blood.

This is the most common of the serious metabolic diseases in humans. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and increased risk of atherosclerosis, kidney disease, and loss of nerve function. The two main types are Type 1 (also called Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus: IDDM), which initially occurs to juveniles, and Type 2 (Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus: NIDDM), which has an adult onset that is related to dietary factors, stress, and environmental factors. An estimated 90 percent of Type 2 diabetics are obese.

A disease which is related to excessive amounts of sugar in the blood.

Diabetes is a disease associated with problems of blood glucose regulation, characterized by an inadequate production of insulin by the body. This can lead to hyperglycaemia. There are many types of diabetes. The World Health Organization lists four types: asymptomatic diabetes, clinical diabetes, latent diabetes, potential diabetes. Back

medical illness caused by too little insulin (insulin normally lowers blood sugar) or poor response to insulin. As a result, blood sugars are not well controlled and are higher than normal. It can affect many parts of the body causing disease of small arteries, disease of peripheral nerves, and can affect white blood cells ability to fight infection.

A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism that is primarily a result of a deficiency or complete lack of insulin secretion by the beta cells of the pancreas or of defects of the insulin receptors.

A disease in which the body cannot use or does not produce enough of a necessary chemical called insulin.

A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood sugar (glucose) as it should. The body needs blood sugar for growth and energy for daily activities. A hormone called insulin is needed for the glucose to be taken up and used by the body. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot make use of the glucose in the blood for energy because either the pancreas is not able to make enough insulin or the cells are not able to utilize the insulin that is available. The beta cells in pancreatic islets of Langerhans make insulin.

Diabetics must control their total intake of carbohydrates, not the type. Therefore, honey may be included in a diabetic diet. They must, however, comply with the medical regime and diet instructions prescribed by their individual healthcare providers to keep blood sugar levels under control.

a chronic endocrine disorder that results from inadequate production or use of insulin

Disease in which the body does not produce insulin or cannot use insulin properly. Characterized by high levels of glucose.

A general term related to a range of conditions in which dysfunction of the release of Insulin from the Pancreas causes potentially harmful changes to blood sugar levels. Obesity is a major causative factor.

A disease in which the body either does not produce insulin, or the body does not use the insulin it does produce properly.

A disease characterised by absolute or relative insulin insufficiency and high blood sugar

A disease that impairs the ability of the body to use sugar resulting in the loss of sugar through urine, and an increase in the level of sugar levels in the blood.

A disorder in which the body cannot properly convert foods into the energy needed for daily activities. There are two main types of diabetes: Type I, or insulin-dependent, is the more severe form of the disease. Type II, or adult onset, is the more common form and accounts for more than 85% of all cases. Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be controlled by regulating the diet, getting regular exercise, and, in some cases, taking medication or insulin.

Diabetes mellitus. A condition in which the body does not properly metabolize carbohydrates due to a lack of or resistance against insulin.

Disease affecting the metabolism which can cause excessive urination and continuous thirst.

An abnormality of insulin production that results in elevated blood sugar. The elevated blood sugar can cause damage to many organs of the body, including the retina.

A condition where the pancreas produces insufficient or no insulin, a hormone which controls sugar levels in the blood. Without insulin, the blood cannot absorb sugar into cells for energy and into liver and fat cells for storage.

A chronic disease of epidemic proportion, diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of renal failure ( diabetic nephropathy) and loss of vision ( diabetic retinopathy) in adults ages 20-74 years in the United States.

Diabetes mellitus is an illness associated with a disturbance of blood glucose control. In the provincial heart health surveys, individuals were considered to have diabetes if they reported ever having been so diagnosed by a physician.

A condition that causes your body to make little or no insulin or to not use insulin properly.

An inability of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, to regulate the amount of glucose (sugars) in the blood. Type 1 diabetes typically occurs in childhood and is characterized by an inability of the pancreas to produce insulin; this type of diabetes often requires injections of insulin. Type 2 diabetes, or adult onset diabetes, occurs when the body "resists" insulin and glucose levels remain increased. Therapy with protease inhibitors has been associated with Type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger, vision changes and fatigue. If left unchecked, diabetes can be life threatening.

A condition in which the levels of sugar in the blood are too high.

The body's inability to produce insulin (type 1 diabetes) or properly use insulin (type 2 diabetes) that has been produced. Complications from diabetes can be categorized as follows: Short-term complications - Conditions include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolarity, and coma. These life-threatening conditions occur when a patient experiences excess glucose or insulin. Long-term complications - Conditions include renal, visual, neurological, and circulatory disorders. Lower extremity amputation - Long-term circulatory problems caused by diabetes can lead to gangrene and necrosis of the muscle and skin in the legs; often, these complications will lead to the amputation of the feet and/or legs. Lower extremity amputations are often preventable with proper disease management. Hospitalizations involving these procedures signal significant problems in the quality of primary and preventive care that might have been provided earlier in the disease progression.

A disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by the impaired ability of the body to produce or respond to insulin and thereby maintain proper levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) The American Diabetes Association (ADA)

Potentially life threatening metabolic disorder where blood sugar levels are imbalanced

a metabolic disease in which the pancreas fails to produce insulin, a hormone that allows blood sugar to be absorbed by cells for proper function.

Diabetes mellitus. Failure of the body to metabolise glucose, traced by excess sugar in the blood and urine.

A dangerous metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.

Disease caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin. Can be a feature of pancreatic cancer. Can also be caused by some types of surgery for cancer of the pancreas.

A chronic health condition where the body is unable to produce insulin and properly breakdown sugar (glucose) in the blood. Symptoms include hunger, thirst, excessive urination, dehydration and weight loss. The treatment of diabetes requires daily insulin injections, proper nutrition and regular exercise. Complications can include heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, poor circulation leading to loss of limbs, hearing impairment, vision problems and death.

A disease in which people are unable to process sugar in the body correctly.

General term usually referring to diabetes mellitus, a state of inadequate insulin production.

an abnormal state of health marked by insulin is deficient and the urine and blood contain excess sugar

a disease characterized by excessive urination. Diabetes mellitus is caused by insufficient insulin production or lack of responsiveness to insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels). There are 2 primary types of diabetes mellitus, type I (insulin-dependent or juvenile-onset), which may be caused by an autoimmune response, and type II (non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset). Diabetes insipidus is typically due to hormonal dysregulation.

A chronic, metabolic disorder where a lack of insulin secretion and /or increased cellular resistance to insulin results in elevated blood levels of glucose. Visual complications due to diabetes can include the early formation of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, fluctuating vision, and changes in prescription. Other complications may include damage to the kidneys, liver, nervous system and vascular system. Go to Top

any of several metabolic disorders marked by increased blood glucose, excessive discharge of urine and persistent thirst

Diabetes is a disorder in which the body cannot convert foods properly into the energy needed for daily activities. Diabetes tends to get passed on genetically but factors other than heredity are responsible as well. There are two main types of diabetes. Type I, or insulin-dependent, is the more severe for of the disease. Type II, or adult onset, is the more common form and accounts for more than 85% of all cases. Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Control requires carefully regulating one's diet, regular exercise, and, if necessary, insulin. www.careguide.com/Careguide/careglossarycontentview.jsp

A condition in which the body does not produce or respond to insulin (a hormone produced by your body, which allows blood sugar or glucose into your body's cells for energy).

When there is too much sugar in your blood. It can be caused by having not enough of the chemical that monitors blood sugar, called insulin, or by having a resistance in your body to insulin.

any of various abnormal conditions characterized by the secretion and excretion of excessive amounts of urine.

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which blood sugar levels are above normal. Complications may lead to vision loss.

Affects blood sugar levels and usually begins with severely elevated or diminished blood sugar levels. The disease affects insulin production or interferes with the effect of insulin on cells.

a disease which causes a high glucose level and can cause kidney failure - this develops in about 20% of all patients with diabetes. See also: Specific kidney disorders

A condition in which the body doesn't produce the right amount of insulin, the hormone that allows cells to absorb glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream. Some people with diabetes must inject themselves with insulin every day to maintain a healthy glucose level. Others are able to control the condition with pills or a special diet.

Inability to use glucose for fuel in your cells, sometimes because you no longer make the hormone insulin but more often because your cells have become resistant to insulin.

A chronic disease in which the body is unable to regulate glucose (blood sugar). Diabetes occurs because the body produces little or no insulin or does not respond to insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood and requires insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes is usually begins in adulthood, and may or may not require insulin. Type 2 diabetes can often be controlled with a special diet, exercise, and or medication.

A disease caused by high levels of sugar in the bloodstream. High blood sugar may occur when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or when the cells of the body stop responding to it (Type 2 diabetes). Diabetes may cause weight loss, frequent urination, excessive thirst and hunger, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, or drowsiness.

Diabetes is the name for a group of medical disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels. Normally when people eat, food is digested and much of it is converted to glucose -- a simple sugar -- which the body uses for energy. The blood carries the glucose to cells where it is absorbed with the help of the hormone insulin. For those with diabetes, however, the body does not make enough insulin, or cannot properly use the insulin it does make. Without insulin, glucose accumulates in the blood rather than moving into the cells. High blood sugar levels result.

A chronic disease related to high blood sugar that may lead to vision loss

A disorder of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism that is caused by a deficiency, or complete lack of insulin. (This is a hormone produced by the pancreas). It is due to lack of insulin secretions by the beta cells of the pancreas (this is called type one), or of defects of the insulin receptors (this is called type two). Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, blurred vision, increased hunger, medication, diet, and exercise.

A disease in which the body does not use sugar properly. (Many foods are converted into sugar, a source of energy for cells.) As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high. This disease occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it properly.

a disease in which the body cannot produce insulin or cannot use insulin to its full potential. It is character­ized by high blood glucose levels. exchanges food groups used in the American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association Exchange Lists for Meal Planning. Foods are divided into three basic groups: Carbohydrates, Meat and Meat Substitutes, and Fats. Each serv­ ing of food has about the same amount of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and calories as other foods on that list and can be "exchanged" or traded for any other food on the same list. Fats: the most concentrated source of calo­ries in the diet. Saturated fats are found primarily in animal products. Unsaturated fats mainly come from plants and can be monounsaturated (olive or canola oil) or polyunsaturated (corn and other oils). Excess intake of fat, especially saturated fat and trans-fatty acids, can cause elevat­ ed blood cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

the body’s inability to control the amount of insulin or blood sugar it produces for energy

A disease that prevents the body from processing blood sugars properly, often treated with changes to diet, insulin, or both.

Diabetes is frequently associated with elevated tissue copper levels. Excess copper frequently reduces zinc and manganese levels, thereby interfering with glucose metabolism.

inability of the body to process glucose (blood sugar); in Type I, juvenile onset, no insulin is produced, in Type II, adult onset, insulin is not effectively utilized

A disorder of glucose metabolism where there is not enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Or, where insulin is present, but the cells do not respond to it properly.

a disease in which patients have high levels of sugar in their blood Back

Collection of weird symptoms thought to be "all in the head" until an obscure hormone tucked away in the pancreas was identified.

A disease characterized by a lack of insulin production, or the body's inability to use the insulin it produces properly. In diabetes, blood glucose levels rise to abnormal levels, which can cause a host of symptoms and complications.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is required to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.

A disease affecting one's metabolism of glucose (sugar) which cause changes in blood vessels. These changes may aid in the development of coronary artery disease.

a condition where the body does not breakdown sugar effectively

A disease in which the body cannot process or use glucose efficiently. In persons with diabetes, insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas and essential for glucose use in the body, is not produced or the body does not respond well to the insulin that is produced.

(diabetes mellitus) (dI-uh-bE-tEs), (dI-uh-bE-tEs mel-I-tus) A metabolic disease in which carbohydrate utilization is reduced and that of lipid and protein enhanced; it is caused by an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin and is characterized, in more severe cases, by chronic hyperglycemia, glycosuria, water and electrolyte loss, ketoacidosis, and coma; long-term complications include development of disorders of the nervous system, eyes and kidneys ; generalized degenerative changes in large and small blood vessels, and increased susceptibility to infection.

Diabetes is a disease of the pancreas (PAN-kree-us), an organ behind your stomach. Diabetes (medically known as diabetes mellitus) is the name given to disorders in which the body has trouble regulating its blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. Normally, the pancreas releases a substance called insulin into the blood. Insulin helps the body to use simple sugars and fats broken down from the food we eat. There are two major types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1, also called Juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes which is a disorder of the body's immune system that is responsible for protecting itself from viruses, bacteria or any "foreign" substances.

a disease caused by insufficient insulin production or lack of responsiveness to insulin in the body; there are 2 primary types of diabetes, type 1 (which is sometimes called insulin-dependent or juvenile-onset) and type 2 (non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset).

(diabetes mellitus) - Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or both.

a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is necessary to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy.

The short name for the disease called diabetes mellitus. Diabetes results when the body cannot use blood glucose as energy because of having too little insulin or being unable to use insulin. See also type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.

Disease affecting the pancreas and the blood sugar

a chronic health condition where the body is unable to produce insulin and break down glucose in the blood

Also called sugar diabetes characterized by increased glucose (sugar) level in the blood.

Caused by problems with insulin production, this condition can result in fatigue, mobility and visual problems.

A disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood. As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high. This disease occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it properly.

A condition in which the body cannot use sugar properly; sometimes triggered by obesity. Obesity Excess amount of body fat.

A condition in which the blood sugar level is high.

a disease in which the body doesn't produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is needed to convert sugar and starch into energy.

A disease in which the body is unable to utilize blood glucose because inadequate amounts of insulin are produced by the pancreas.

A disease caused by the failure of an animal's pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows blood sugar (glucose) to be utilized by cells.

A condition in which the glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly. Diabetes may be responsible for decreased fertility and increased incidence of miscarriage.

A chronic disorder characterized by increased levels of sugar in the blood. This condition can contribute to heart disease, stroke, alterations in nerve function, and kidney disease.

a condition in which blood sugar is dangerously elevated because of inadequate amounts of insulin (type 1 diabetes) or as a result of decreased sensitivity to the effects of insulin (type 2 diabetes).

mellitus. A common form of diabetes in which the body cannot properly store or use glucose (sugar), the body's main source of energy.

Metabolic disorder characterized by excessive discharge of urine and persistent thirst; includes juvenile onset, adult onset, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

A condition in which the body is not able to make or use the hormone insulin properly, causing high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can lead to many complications, like nerve and blood vessel damage, coronary heart disease, amputations, blindness and kidney damage.

A condition in which the body can't use carbohydrates well. It is caused by a complete (type 1 diabetes) or relative (type 2 diabetes) deficiency of the hormone insulin, which acts as the "key" that allows sugar to enter cells. Without enough insulin, glucose (sugar) remains in the blood and can't enter the cells to provide energy.

A long-term condition where glucose (sugar) metabolism is impaired. Glucose in the blood is not adequately absorbed into the cells, so too much sugar remains in the blood.

(di-a-BE-tez) - Develops when the body can’t control the level of glucose (sugar) in the body well.

A range of conditions characterised by high blood sugar and glucose intolerance

A disease characterized by an inability to process sugars in the diet, due to a decrease in or total absence of insulin production. May require injections of insulin before meals to aid in the metabolism of sugars.

is a disease which occurs when the body either cannot produce enough insulin or properly break down, or metabolize, the hormone, resulting in too much sugar in the blood. It significantly increases the risk for heart disease.

A disease in which the body cannot convert food into energy because of a lack of insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas), or because of an inability to use insulin. Diabetes is a serious condition that can cause complications ranging from numbness to loss of vision to coma. It also significantly raises the risk for other problems, such as stroke and heart disease. About 17 million Americans have diabetes. Return to previous page.

(di-a-be-tes): Common term for the disease diabetes mellitus.

Raised concentration of sugar in the blood, due to insulin production or action productions (insulin resistance, or reduced insulin sensitivity, are also known as pre-diabetes).

disease caused by failure of the body to produce insulin or to use insulin efficiently, resulting in high levels of sugar in the bloodstream and urine.

Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus . Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus share the name "diabetes" because they are both conditions characterized by excessive urination (polyuria). See the entire definition of Diabetes

see diabetes mellitus.

either of two disorders – diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus. Insipidus denotes a metabolic disorder of the hormone system caused by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) normally secreted by the pituitary gland. Usually a temporary condition. Characterised by passage of large amounts of diluted, colourless urine (up to 15 quarts a day), unquenchable thirst, dry skin and constipation. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder due to insufficient insulin, symptoms include excessive thirst and urination, weight loss, excess sugar in urine and blood. Two forms of diabetes mellitus are type 1, or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2 or adult- onset diabetes. Treatment depends upon ability to produce insulin. Insulent dependent: those with an inability to produce enough insulin to process carbohydrates, fat and protein efficiently will require insulin injections. non insulin dependent – most prevalent amongst obese adults often controlled with weight loss exercise and diet.

A disease that causes a reduced production of insulin by the pancreas. This changes the body's ability to metabolize and utilize foods, especially sugars. Patients often are required to change their diet and may need to supplement their body's supply of insulin with insulin injections.

a serious disease in which the body is unable to regulate blood sugar Humans as organisms

1. A disease associated with the absence or reduced levels of insulin, a hormone essential for the transport of glucose to cells. 2. failure of the body to produce insulin, which controls sugar metabolism; has a complex genetic basis influenced by environmental factors. find all NHC pages containing: diabetes

A disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin or the body cannot use insulin as it should.

A disease where the body improperly produces insulin and is sometimes associated with excess hair growth.

Type I diabetes means that a person is insulin-dependent and requires insulin treatment for his or her lifetime.

Type II diabetes means a person is not insulin dependent but may manage his or her condition by diet, exercise, weight control, and in some instances, oral medications or insulin.

Usually meaning diabetes mellitus, a chronic disorder characterized by insufficient insulin and improper metabolism of body glucose.