DIABETES MELLITUS

from Latin diabts (to pass through)and mellitus (honey)

DIABETES MELLITUS

definitionChronic disease, Metabolic Disorder resulting from defects in insuline secretion, insuline action, or both.

epidemiologyDiabetes mellitus occurs throughout the world.Globally , 285million people have diabetes.

Types of diabetesType 1 DM ( insulin dependent, juvenile)

Type 2 DM ( adult-onset )

Type 3 DM ( Gestation)

symptomsPolyuria

Polydipsia

Polyphagia

Effects

Long term damageAccute complications

Diagnostic

Fasting Hyperglycaemia (blood glucose test)

TreatmentsControl

Medication-Glibenclamida (2.5 to 10 mg a day)-Metformina (500 to 1000 mg a day )

conclusionDM is a chronic disease. DM is controllable.The best way to treat Hyperglycemia is to prevent by checking your blood sugar levels before it happens.

suggestionsDrink more waterExercise.Changing the amout of food you eat, lifestyle, etc.Take your medicines as prescribed and do not skip them.Test your blood sugar levels often to make sure they are normal.