The Risk of Diabetes
- Cristhian Vallejo
- May 15, 2022
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 27
By Dr. Cristhian Vallejo Zambrano.
Mr. Ney Moreira Briones. Medical Student
The World Health Organization (WHO) is on alert, as diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. It is one of the main causes of dialysis, heart attacks, strokes, sexual dysfunction, blindness and other complications.
As physicians think about the best way to combat this disease, we have agreed that the first step is explaining the risks, complications, and causes to the public. In this article we will explore what diabetes is, prediabetes, the most common types of diabetes, how to diagnose it, and its complications.
