16^th World Glycobiology Congress

Glycobiology in Diabetes and Stroke

Diabetes commonly termed as Diabetes Mellitus in which there are high sugar level than optimal level. Symptoms of high blood sugar include increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Stroke occurs when an artery supplying blood to the brain either suddenly becomes blocked or begins to bleed which may result in part of the brain dying or leading to a sudden impairment that can affect a range of activities such as speaking, movement, thinking and communication. There are many biochemical pathways and diseases in which glycans are intricately involved with this diseases.