(NaturalNews) Diabetes mellitus is a metabolism-related disorder
that results in elevated levels of blood sugar. There are three
main types of diabetes -- Type I, Type II and gestational.
Diabetes is caused by the decreased production of insulin by the
pancreas or inadequate use of produced insulin. The risk factors
for diabetes mellitus can be particularly high if you are prone
to a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, premature aging, unhealthy
diet, family history of diabetes, improper functioning of the
pancreas, minority race, stress, certain medications including
cortisone and drugs for hypertension, and previously diagnosed
gestational diabetes. Some common symptoms of Type I diabetes
are frequent urination, extreme hunger, increased thirst,
extreme fatigue, unexplained weight loss, irritability, blurred
vision, nausea and vomiting. Type II diabetes can be identified
by symptoms like constant craving of sugars, frequent urination,
sudden weight loss, unusual drowsiness, tingling or numbness in
the feet, cramp