Diabetes is a widespread diseases that is on its way to reaching a pandemic scale. According to Forbes, nearly 1-in-2 American adults is prediabetic or diabetic. However, despite its prevalance in America, many do not have a complete knowledge of the disease. Here are 8 facts you didn't know about Diabetes and that may surprise you.
Diabetes Mellitus literally means sweet urine
The word diabetes comes from a Greek word which means urinating frequently. The word mellitus also came from the Latin word which means sweet. The combination of these terms also creates the vision of the condition as well as one of the symptoms that go along with it.
Diabetes is becoming the leading cause of death
According to WHO or World Health Organization, Diabetes will be one of the most fatal diseases that would rise by the next 10 years. It would also be one of the common causes of death by the year 2030.
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