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INTRODUCTION

What gave me a jolt was that India has

not just second highest people with diabetics but 1

in every 2 diabetics are unaware of their

condition. That’s quite alarming. And for this

reason we the teachers in the biology department

wanted to create awareness amongst the students,

staff, parents and the general public. ISA gave the

right platform to carry out many activities and in

achieving this goal.

Diabetes mellitus is a term for a group of

disorders that cause elevated blood sugar

(glucose) levels in the body. Glucose is a critical

source of energy for your brain, muscles, and

tissues.

When we eat, your body breaks down

carbohydrates into glucose. This triggers the

pancreas to release a hormone called insulin.

Insulin acts as a “key” that allows glucose to enter

the cells from the blood. If your body doesn’t

produce enough insulin to effectively manage

glucose, it can’t function or perform properly. This

produces the symptoms of diabetes.

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious

complications by damaging blood vessels and

organs.

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