Understanding and Controlling DIABETES

The prevalance of Diabetes has steadily increased in the last half century and is expected to continue spreading. In the US alone, it is estimated that over 16 million people suffer from Diabetes and another 5.4 million are not even aware of having it. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder when the human body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone required to convert sugar, starches and other food, into energy. Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by constant high levels of blood glucose (