A clear, jargon-free definition, verified by the medical team at Clinique ESSAADA.
A chronic disease marked by an excessively high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, linked to a defect in the production or action of insulin. Poorly controlled over the long term, it damages the small blood vessels, particularly those of the kidneys. About one in five diabetic patients develops kidney failure; it is one of the leading causes of dialysis worldwide.
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