Diabetes occurs when there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Risk factors include aging, high blood pressure, heredity, poor diet, overweight, and inactivity. People of certain ethnic backgrounds, such as African Americans and Asian Americans, are also more prone to the disease. Health complications related to diabetes include heart disease, blindness, and nerve and kidney damage. A person may have diabetes and not know it, so it is important to get tested for diabetes if risk factors for the disease are present. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to many health problems. However, once diabetes is diagnosed, it is possible to manage the disease through diet, exercise, and careful tracking of various health indicators such as blood sugar and blood pressure.
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