Myths and facts. Diabetes is a number of diseases that involve problems with the hormone insulin. Normally, the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) releases insulin to help your body store and use the sugar and fat from the food you eat.
Valle del Cauca Department. Valle del Cauca, or Cauca Valley (Spanish pronunciation: [ËbaÊe Ã°el Ëkauka], locally: [ËbaÊe Ã°el Ëkauka]) is a department of Colombia. It is in the western side of the country, facing the Pacific Ocean, and it is considered one of the most important departments in the Republic of Colombia. Its capital is Santiago de Cali.
Healing mecca, mountain paradise, expat haven â the small town of Cotacachi, Ecuador (population around 9000) is racking up a slew of complimentary titles as well as attracting retirees from the U.S. and elsewhere in droves. Photos â Otavalo & Cotacachi, Ecuador.Lake Cuicocha-A Crater Lake Near.Cotacachi. Located approximately 2 hours from the capital city Quito the village is well known for its hand-crafted leather products. Methods of tanning, stretching and molding the leather skins have been passed down through the generations and perfected into an art.ake Cuicocha (Laguna Cuicocha in Spanish) â volcanic crater lake located in the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve. Surrounded by hills you can hike along its shores or take a boat ride around the lake. Lake San Pablo (Laguna San Pablo) â largest lake in Ecuador â approximately 4 km (2.4 miles) wide.