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diabetes
A condition characterized by high blood glucose, resulting from the body’s inability to use blood glucose for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin, and therefore 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.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Kidney disease
- Company: NIDDK
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