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AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the most severe stage of HIV. People with AIDS have extremely damaged immune systems.

Type 2 diabetes means that your body produces insulin, but your cells are not able to respond to it correctly.

Having diabetes means that your body cannot use sugar properly.

People living with diabetes might experience low sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) from time to time. If your blood sugar levels are severely low, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening. It might lead to loss of consciousness, seizures or a coma. It is important to know how to recognise it, and what to do.

In general, cardiovascular disease should be monitored, taking the factors that contribute to the condition into account.

Poorly controlled cardiovascular disease can affect your quality of life in the short-term and can also lead to serious consequences later down the line.

By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack.

Cardiovascular disease (or heart disease) has many different forms and includes various conditions. 

If COPD is not well-managed, you can develop complications. Complications can be difficult to manage, so prevention is key. 

COPD can be a difficult disease to live with. However, there are many things you can do to facilitate the management of the condition.