Diabetes is a disease that occurs in people’s body when their metabolism becomes disordered and their blood sugar levels shoot up abnormally. It is called Diabetes mellitus in clinical terms. It attacks a person’s body when his insulin plunges below the required level. Insulin is a hormone that controls the blood sugar levels.

As per the calculations of the World Health Organization, near about 171 million fall victims to this menace all over the world. The disease is becoming more widespread with time. Though its occurrence has been noticed in almost all nations, it is the developed nations that suffer more from this ailment.

Among the continents, Africa and Asia are likely to become the most diabetes affected regions in the coming future. It is being considered among the 10 most important diseases seen in the developed nations. As per the records of the American Diabetes Association, the senior citizens of the country constitute the majority of the victims of diabetes and the number is a staggering 8.6 million. There are some variants of the disease. However in all its forms the disease is definitely a lifestyle induced disease which can be controlled by moderation in lifestyle.