date:Jun 20, 2017
de, as this is the most common form of diabetes. It affects mostly people over 50, and it is estimated that 20% to 25% can't control their blood sugar levels with the most widely used drug - metformin - because of its side effects. An excess of blood sugar can cause vision loss, increase risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease, and lead to the need to amputate feet or legs, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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