WHAT IS DIABETES?
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Diabetes is a serious illness. There is too much sugar in your blood and urine. Your body does not have enough energy. It is like a car that does not get enough gas to work.


If you have sugar in your blood over a long time, you may get problems with your:

 heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet

Signs of Diabetes

1. Very thirsty
 thirsty
2. Very tired
 tired
3. Losing weight
 scale
4. Urinating more than usual
 going to bathroom
5. Sores that do not get well.
 foot sore
6. Blurred vision
 blurred vision
6. Eating a lot of food.
 munchies

What to do:

If you have four or more of these signs, go to the health clinic for a diabetes check-up.

Is there a cure for diabetes? No, but it can be controlled by:

  • Regular exercise
  • Healthy foods
  • Medicine
  • Regular clinic visits
  • Weight loss, if necessary
 clinic visit

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