Diabetes
diabetes, commonly known as silent killer of non-communicable disease (NCD)and is one of the four (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases) major type of NCD.
although diabetes contains vast array of diseases, commonly Diabetes mellitus (specially elderly onset) known as diabetes.
diabetes is characterized by a high blood sugar level (hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time.
Symptoms often include
frequent urination,
increased thirst and
increased apatite.
If left untreated, diabetes can cause many health complications.
acute complications can include
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or
death.
Serious long-term complications include
cardiovascular disease,
stroke,
chronic kidney disease,
foot ulcers,
damage to the nerves,
damage to the eye and
cognitive impairment.
