Description of Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin or to use the insulin produced in the proper way. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death among Americans; over 15 million Americans suffer from one form or another of this disease. After a meal, a portion of the food a person eats is broken down into sugar (glucose). The sugar then passes into the bloodstream and to the body's cells via a hormone (called insulin) that is produced by the pancreas. Normally, the pancreas produces...

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SKIN DISORDERS

Dry skin: Normal healthy skin looks pink, feels smooth & soft is well preserved. If the superficial skin cells are deprived of water, the skin looks parched, cracked, feel rough and hard. There are several reasons for developing dry skin. It can be a result of frequent washing (which removes natural oils) or a failure to protect the skin with regular applications of moisturizing cream. Certain environmental factors like wind, sun exposure & over heated homes can also dehydrate the skin. Some times dryness is hereditary- then...

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