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Give an example of a chronic disease.


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Chronic disease: These diseases last for a long period, and are usually slow in developing but have major effects on health. Symptoms of diseases last for a long period but can be treated by maintaining a treatment plan.

Example of a chronic disease:

Diabetes mellitus: It is a chronic disease in which the glucose levels in the blood become high over a prolonged period or a condition in which the body cannot use the glucose that serves as a source of energy for cells of the body.


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