Diabetes is now such a prevalent disease here in our country. In this article from JP Simbulan, he talks about the disease and how it is threatening ours and our children's lives.
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or simply diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. This is the reason why diabetics need an insulin injection if the disease is already severe.
The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
