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Causes of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is caused by a progressive failure of the body to keep blood glucose within normal limits because cells become less responsive to insulin and the pancreas can no longer compensate…
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Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
What are the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes mellitus? The condition often produces increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, and recurrent infections , although some people have few symptoms…
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What is Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels because insulin action is reduced and, over time, the pancreas may not produce enough insulin…
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FAQ about Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects how the body regulates blood glucose. This FAQ explains what it is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, the main treatment options, and…
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Prevention of Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is not currently considered a preventable disease in the same way that some infections or environmentally driven conditions can be prevented. It develops when the immune system mistakenly attacks and…
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Treatment for Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is treated primarily with insulin replacement , supported by blood glucose monitoring, careful dose adjustment, and education about how food, activity, and illness alter insulin needs. Because the condition results…
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Diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed by identifying the characteristic pattern of insulin deficiency and abnormal blood glucose regulation. In this condition, the immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas, usually…