Is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia)resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both.
TYPES OF DIABETES MELLITUS.
1.Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES MELLITUS.
1.Polyphagia (increased hunger).
2.Polyuria (increased urination).
3.Polydipsia (excessive thirst).
FREE QUIZ.
1.Diabetes triggered by pregnancy is referred to as ?
(a). Type 1 diabetes.
(b) Gestational diabetes.
(c) Type 2 diabetes.
(d) Essential diabetes.
CORRECT ANSWER. (b) Gestational diabetes.
COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS.
1.Acute complications of diabetes mellitus.
(a). Diabetic ketoacidosis.
(b) Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state.
2.Chronic complications of diabetes mellitus.
(a). Vision loss.
(b). Renal failure.
(c) .Nerve damage.
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