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Chronic Disease Paper
A chronic disease is one that has symptoms that recur over and over, and can become better or worse over time. These types of diseases, “…cannot generally be cured, but an individual can often minimize the negative effects of a chronic disease through sane, healthy living and medical treatment.” (MSUcares.com, 2005) Diabetes is just one chronic disease that affects many people in this country. To begin, a brief discussion will follow describing what diabetes is, what risk factors and incidences are involved, and symptoms to look for. In addition to providing treatment options and prevention strategies, a look at how nutrition and exercise impact the prognosis of diabetes may show more ways to live longer and healthier lives.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes the pancreas to stop producing insulin or not produce enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps breakdown and monitor carbohydrates and fats consumed in a person’s diet.......

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