Diabetes Is The Epidemic Of The 21st Century

Diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century and is one of the biggest challenges for Australia’s health’s system.
Diabetes is a condition in which the levels of glucose (a organic sugar) in the blood are too high. This is a problem caused by the hormone “insulin” which role is controlling blood glucose levels.
Glucose comes from foods that contain carbohydrates (starch and sugar). If consumed in a meal the blood glucose level will rise. Glucose provides energy for the body to perform everyday task, such as thinking, walking, talking and breathing. Glucose is absorbed into the blood stream and carried to the muscles and organs.
Insulin is made a released in the pancreas, which is then released into the blood. Glucose can only enter the muscles