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Diabetes Overview

Many people think of diabetes as the "sugar disease." But that's only part of the story. Diabetes mellitus, more commonly referred to simply as diabetes, is a chronic disease in which high levels of glucose (sugar) build up in the bloodstream. The term "diabetes" is derived from the Greek word for siphon (a tube bent in two through which liquid flows) and the Latin word "mellitus," which means sweet as honey.

What Is Diabetes?
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