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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels, leading to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. This can have serious consequences, including increased risk of heart disease, blindness, nerve damage, and kidney disease. However, with the right treatment and lifestyle changes, it is possible to manage or even reverse diabetes. In this audiobook, we will explore the various types of diabetes, their causes and risk factors, and the various treatment options available.

Diabetes means too much sugar in the blood. Its proper name is diabetes mellitus. The sugar in the diabetic person's system also comes out in the urine, which diabetics produce a lot of—the ancient Egyptians noticed that the urine of certain people attracted sugar-loving insects like ants. The term "diabetes" comes from the Greek physician Arateus, and means "to siphon." The term "mellitus" (meaning "honey sweet") came about in the late 1600s. In this audiobook, you will learn proven tips on how to learn the symptoms, understand, and treat diabetes.

Diabetes is diagnosed through blood tests. The most common test is a glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test, which measures your average blood sugar level. An A1C level of 6.5% on two separate tests means that you have diabetes, an A1C level between 5.7 and 6.4% shows prediabetes, and less than 5.7 is a normal reading. In some cases, your doctor may also recommend a random blood sugar test, a fasting blood sugar test, or an oral glucose tolerance test.