Diabetes
...o the cells. The normal range of blood sugar is 60 mg to 120 mg. If a person has a blood sugar number above or below these numbers, that is when diabetes occurs. Diabetes, by definition, is a disease in which the body's blood glucose levels are above normal. Glucose, also know chemically as C6H12O6, is a monosaccharide sugar that is an essential carbohydrate for plants and animals. Many of the foods that we consume daily contain high levels of glucose that are converted into a source of energy and are used to keep us going throughout the day. In order for glucose to enter the bloodstream successfully, the body is assisted by the pancreas, located posterior to the stomach. This structure secretes two hormones, insulin and glucagon, that regulate blood sugar level. Insulin is a hypoglycem...