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DIABETES (Symptoms (feeling very thirsty, peeing more frequently than…
DIABETES
Symptoms
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peeing more frequently than usual, particularly at night
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itching around the penis or vagina, or frequent episodes of thrush
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Causes
The amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin, which is produced by the pancreas (a gland behind the stomach).
When food is digested and enters your bloodstream, insulin moves glucose out of the blood and into cells, where it's broken down to produce energy.
However, if you have diabetes, your body is unable to break down glucose into energy. This is because there's either not enough insulin to move the glucose, or the insulin produced does not work properly.
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Pre-diabetes
If your blood sugar level is above the normal range, your risk of developing full-blown diabetes is increased.