Diabetes mellitus is a group of chronic diseases where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes, which mainly affects adults, is most common.
Here, the body is either resistant to insulin or does not make enough insulin to maintain the right blood sugar level.
About 420 million people are living with diabetes worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death globally. In the U.S, it is the seventh leading cause of death.
It is estimated to cost over $320 billion in medical costs, lost work, and wages. The complications of diabetes include eye problems, kidney failure, nervous system disease, and heart problems, amongst others….