It is basically a group of metabolic diseases, characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels), that result from defects in insulin secretion or action. As a result, the cells cannot take up glucose, resulting in a blood glucose spike,” says Dr Sweta Budyal, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund. Common symptoms of diabetes include excessive hunger. Other common symptoms include excessive hunger, unexplained weight loss, itching, poor wound healing or frequent genital yeast Infections. (Shutterstock)Types of diabetesThe most common forms of diabetes are Type 1 diabetes which mostly occurs in childhood, but can be diagnosed in adults as well.

Source: Hindustan Times June 04, 2018 05:22 UTC