health sectionhealth sectionDiabetes mellitus is a chronic disease, characterized by high levels of blood sugar. Sugar enters the blood stream through the digestive tract. In a healthy body, the pancreas releases insulin, which moves blood sugar into the cells. In the cells, the mitochondria process the sugar into usable energy. In a diabetic, the pancreas either does not produce insulin or the body is unable to properly use the insulin. If left untreated, diabetes damages several important systems in the body, and can even cause death.
The urinary tract is responsible for filtering out toxins from the body. According to healthcentral.com, urinary tract infections (UTI) account for 8 to 10 million doctors' appointments each year. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to complications from an untreated UTI.
