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Diabetes is a disease that can occur when the level of sugar in your blood is too high. Many of the foods we eat are turned into sugar by the body, and too much sugar in the blood can be harmful. Insulin (a hormone) helps the body use the sugar as food for your cells.

There are three types of Diabetes:
  • Type 1 occurs when the body stops making insulin.
  • Type 2 can occur when not enough insulin being made or when too much insulin is being made. If there is too much insulin, your body ignores it, and the sugar can’t get to your cells.
  • Gestational Diabetes can develop during pregnancy.



Some symptoms of Diabetes include:

  • Needing to use the bathroom more often
  • Being very thirsty
  • Being very hungry
  • Being more tired than usual
  • Unusual weight loss
  • Blurry vision
  • Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

Diabetes can cause other problems in your body:

  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke
  • Kidney Problems
  • Depression
  • Eye problems and blindness
  • Foot problems – infections, poor circulation, and sores
  • Nerve Damage- tingling, numbness or weakness in feet and hands

You may have some of the symptoms or none at all. If you are having any of the above symptoms, it is important to visit your doctor or clinic.



Additional Diabetes Resources

Multnomah County Diabetes Coalition

Oregon Diabetes Program

Oregon Diabetes Coalition

American Diabetes Association

National Diabetes Information Clearing House

CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Diabetes Information

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