Relacionar Columnas Diabetes Versión en línea Diabetes refers to a group of conditions characterized by a high level of blood glucose, commonly referred to as blood sugar. Too much sugar in the blood can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening health problems. por valentina gutierrez 1 which occurs when insulin is deficient? 2 Diabetes refers to a 3 4 Pregnant women May acquire a transient form of the disease called 5 6 When the blood sugar level is at the borderline: higher than normal, but lower than in diabetics. 7 How to resolve “gestational diabetes” Group of conditions characterized by a high level of blood glucose. Usually resolves after the birth of baby Hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas and is necessary for glucose intake by target cells. Muscle or liver cells are unable to use or store glucose, and as a result, glucose accumulates in the blood.