Transcription of Diabetes in Virginia
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Virginia department of health Diabetes Burden Report Diabetes in Virginia Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a group of chronic diseases characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Insulin a hormone, produced by the pancreas, helps the body metabolize glucose. It acts as the key that opens the door to cells and allows the glucose to move into the cells. Without insulin, or its ineffectiveness in the body, glucose builds up in the bloodstream leading to serious complications. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States and the seventh leading cause of death in both Virginia and the United States.
Virginia Department of Health Diabetes Burden Report 5 Types of Diabetes There are several types of diabetes, each with a different cause, demographic, and risk factors.7 • Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal characterized by an A1C of 5.7% – 6.4%.
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