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Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels properly. There are two main types: type 1 and type 2. In type 1, the body cannot produce insulin. In type 2, the insulin does not work properly. Untreated diabetes can lead to many problems, such as heart disease and kidney damage. It is important to detect and treat diabetes early. In this text, we explain more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Measles is a highly contagious disease. It is caused by a virus. You get a fever, a cough and a rash. Measles can be dangerous. There is a vaccine against measles. The vaccine protects against the disease. In this text, we explain more about measles, including its symptoms, possible consequences and how to protect yourself.

TBE is a disease. TBE stands for tick-borne encephalitis. This disease is transmitted by ticks. If a tick is carrying the TBE virus, it can pass the disease on to humans. TBE can be dangerous. The disease can affect the brain and the nerves. In this text, we explain more about TBE, how to protect yourself, what to do if you are bitten by a tick, and how a vaccination can help.