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  • 22/08/2023

Why does diabetes occur in the human body?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

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The main reason for diabetes to occur is because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose.

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