Matching Pairs Diabetes Online version 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. by valentina gutierrez 1 When the blood sugar level is at the borderline: higher than normal, but lower than in diabetics. 2 Diabetes refers to a 3 4 Pregnant women May acquire a transient form of the disease called 5 How to resolve “gestational diabetes” 6 which occurs when insulin is deficient? 7 Group of conditions characterized by a high level of blood glucose. Muscle or liver cells are unable to use or store glucose, and as a result, glucose accumulates in the blood. Usually resolves after the birth of baby Hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas and is necessary for glucose intake by target cells.