Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. See also: Gestational diabetes; Type 1 diabetes; Type 2 diabetes; Metabolic syndrome.

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that occurs when the body cannot use sugar (glucose) as a fuel...

Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperosmolar Coma

Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a complication of type 2 diabetes that involves extremely high...

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes...

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