Diabetes, sometimes by doctors referred to as diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic diseases causng high blood sugar levels over prolonged periods.

There are two main forms of diabetes, type 1 and type 2, type 2 sometimes known as adult-onset diabetes.

Diabetes can be treated with insulin but it is important that people suffering from diabetes pay attention to what they eat and drink – and when.

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