Nov 14, 2024 · Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

Nov 14, 2025 · Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, …

Nov 14, 2025 · Diabetes is one of the four major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and its global prevalence has been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2018, an estimated 131 …

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Una dieta saludable, la actividad física regular, el mantenimiento de un peso corporal normal y la evitación del consumo de tabaco pueden prevenir la diabetes de tipo 2 o retrasar su aparición.

Jun 18, 2024 · NCDs are noncommunicable diseases, which include some of the world’s biggest killers: cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke), cancer, diabetes and chronic lung …

Dec 1, 2025 · GLP-1 therapies (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are a class of medications that mimic the natural GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate blood sugar and …

Nov 10, 2021 · The number of people with diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980. Prevalence is increasing worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The …

Jul 17, 2024 · The inclusion of diabetes management in universal health coverage packages is crucial to effectively control diabetes and reduce harm. Support for self-management of …

Feb 7, 2025 · Key facts Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 6–13% of reproductive-aged women. Up to 70% of affected women remain undiagnosed worldwide. …