Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It's also your brain's main source of fuel.
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Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It's also your brain's main source of fuel.
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South Indians are extremely susceptible to diabetes. Rice is the staple food in Southern India, and it is directly linked to the 20%+ prevalence found in those regions. North Indians (with the exception of Bengalis) consume more wheat than rice.... so the prevalence is low....