Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which excessive fat (more than 5% of liver weight) accumulates in the liver due to causes unrelated to alcohol.What is NAFLD?Nonalcoholic...
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an immune disorder causing extreme sensitivity to gluten — a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.In people with celiac disease, eating gluten causes diarrhea, abdominal pain,...
Type 1 Diabetes
What is type 1 diabetes?In type 1 diabetes (T1D), the immune system attacks and destroys pancreatic beta cells that make insulin — a hormone that tells cells to absorb and use glucose for energy.T1D...
Gestational Diabetes
What is gestational diabetes?A condition characterized by abnormal glucose tolerance and high blood sugar during pregnancy.It usually develops during the second or third trimester and resolves soon after delivery.Early identification...
What is Prediabetes
A condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that do not meet the criteria for type 2 diabetes.It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and is associated with the presence of obesity (especially...