Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

A BRIEF LOOK AT DIABETES MELLITUS

Dr. Niketh Desouza

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 Overview: Diabetes Mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases characterised by hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin action, insulin secretion or both. The main types of diabetes are Type 1 DM which is due to insulin deficiency resulting from pancreatic failure and Type 2 DM which begins with insulin resistance and may progress to insulin deficiency. 90% of the cases are that of Type 2 DM1. Another type of diabetes is gestational diabetes which occurs in pregnancy in a female who previously did not have diabetes. Other rarer forms of diabetes have also been described. As of 2015 it is estimated that 415 million people have diabetes worldwide which is about 8.3% of the world’s adult population2. It doubles a person’s risk of early death. Diabetes is estimated to cause 1.5 to 5 million deaths yearly3. Coronary artery disease is the main cause of death in Diabetes accounting for 75% of all deaths4. The prevention and treatment of diabetes usually involves lifestyle modifications to decrease weight, consume a healthier diet, exercise and tobacco cessation. Type 1 DM is treated with insulin therapy and Type 2 DM is managed with oral medication with or without the addition of insulin.

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Dr. Niketh Desouza A BRIEF LOOK AT DIABETES MELLITUS International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 7|July 2016

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