DIABETES

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  1. 3. Simple sugar that is the main source of energy for the body.
  2. 6. Indigestible carbohydrates that can help regulate blood sugar levels.
  3. 7. Organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
  4. 10. Damage to the blood vessels in the retina, a common complication of diabetes.
  5. 11. Ranking of how quickly foods raise blood sugar levels.
  6. 12. Hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.
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  1. 1. High blood sugar level.
  2. 2. Common medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.
  3. 4. Nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels.
  4. 5. Excessive urination, a common symptom of diabetes.
  5. 8. Serious complication of diabetes characterized by high levels of ketones in the blood.
  6. 9. Abnormally low blood sugar level.