Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus, often known simply as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not... Wikipedia

• Specialty:  Endocrinology
• Symptoms:  Frequent urination, Increased thirst, Increased hunger
• Duration:  Remission may occur, but diabetes is often life-long
• Causes:  Insulin insufficiency or gradual resistance
• Risk factors:  Type 1: Family history, Type 2: Obesity, lack of exercise, genetics, air pollution
• Diagnostic method:  High blood sugar, Increased HbA1c
• Medication:  Insulin, Anti-hyperglycaemics
• Treatment:  Lifestyle changes, Diabetes medication
• Frequency:  463 million (8.8%)
• Deaths:  4.2 million (2019)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo