Diabetes is a very disabilitating disorder that afflicts about four million people in the United States. It has been recognized as a disease since ancient times. The Greeks gave the disorder its present name which in Greek means "to run through" (Medical 456). In the seventeenth century, the word mellitus "sweet" was added to distinguish it from a totally different disease known as diabetes insipidus (Check 125). There are many definitions for diabetes. The most common is …showed first 75 words of 719 total…

…showed last 75 words of 719 total…cure, right now there are no preventive measures that can be taken. In the meantime, the importance of early detection is greatly emphasized and also proper management of the disorder. Without it, the disease can cause major damage to many vital organs and eventually become fatal. It is recommended that people of all ages be tested for diabetes as part of their regular checkup. Otherwise, one could have this disease for many years before acknowledgment.