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Diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by insulin deficiency that affects carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates glucose levels. It binds to receptors on cells to increase glucose uptake and utilization, while also inhibiting lipolysis and gluconeogenesis. Without sufficient insulin, glucose cannot enter cells, leading to hyperglycemia and other symptoms. The main types of diabetes are type 1, caused by lack of insulin production, and type 2, caused by
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- Geoffrey
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