Type 2 Diabetes - Cold And Thirsty
After a meal, a portion of the food a person eats is broken down into sugar (glucose). The sugar then passes into the bloodstream and to the body's cells via a hormone (called insulin) that is produced by the pancreas.
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Do You Know the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
Excessive Thirst Because excess sugar builds up in your bloodstream, fluid is pulled from the tissues. This may leave you thirsty. As a result, you may drink and urinate more than usual. Increased Hunger Due to the lack of insulin to move...
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