Diabetes mellitus is a disorder caused by decreased production of insulin, or by decreased ability to use insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is necessary for cells to be able to use blood sugar. The cause of diabetes mellitus is unknown, but heredity and diet are believed to play a role in its development. Diabetes results when the pancreas produces insufficient amounts of insulin to meet the body's needs. It can …showed first 75 words of 914 total…

…showed last 75 words of 914 total…this disease as it is for other diseases. I believe that the medications and techniques for keeping this disease in check are great and getting better each day. Three people in my family have diabetes and it does not affect their lives greatly. My cousin wears a small arm band that automatically injects insulin into her bloodstream when needed and the others must give themselves shots daily to keep their insulin at the right levels.