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Article: Diabetes - exercise, diet & medications. (continuing education article; includes test)
- Article from:
- American Fitness
- Article date:
- September 1, 1998
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Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 20 million people in the United States. It is the third leading cause of death and is responsible for approximately five percent of all hospital admissions. Despite an enormous amount of research, the incidence of diabetes is increasing by about six percent per year and there is still no clear understanding as to its cause, nor is there a cure.
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease caused by bodily malfunctions in utilizing glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the fuel the body needs for energy. Insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas, helps make cell walls permeable. This promotes the entry of glucose molecules into ...