Frequently asked question: Is diabetes the same as sugar disease?

Yes, diabetes is the same as sugar disease. The term diabetes has been around for a long time, even before we knew what it was exactly and before the existence of laboratories. At that time, the available tests were much simpler, for example, the urine was assessed on colour, taste and smell. The urine of people with diabetes appeared to be sweet. Later it was discovered that the blood of people with diabetes also contained too much sugar.

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