Diabetes Mellitus

Pathophysiology

Causes of Diabetes

Predisposing Factors

Signs and Symptoms

Genetics

Classification of Diabetes Mellitus

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Secondary Diabetes

Blood Glucose Levels

Diabetes Mellitus In Pets

Tests and Diagnosis

Impaired Fasting Glycemia (IFG)

Diabetes Screening

The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

Evaluating The Results of  OGTT

Treatment of Diabetes

Management of Diabetes

Drugs for Diabetes

Genetics:

The type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus are partly hereditary. Type 1 diabetes is known to be triggered by some (especially viral) infections, by stress or environmental exposure (exposure to certain chemicals or drugs).

However, even in those who have inherited the susceptibility, type 1 diabetes seems to need an environmental activation.

A small percentage of people with type 1 diabetes carry a mutated gene that causes Maturity Onset Diabetes Of The Young (MODY).

The inheritance pattern for type 2 diabetes is very strong.

Those with first generation relatives with type 2 have an increased risk of developing the disease, increasing with the number of those relatives. The history of diabetes mellitus is crucial for its prevalence among people.

Furthermore, obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes which is powerfully inherited. The prevalence of diabetes among obese persons leads to the major onset of the disease.  

A variety of hereditary conditions may highlight diabetes, for example myotonic dystrophy and Fried Reich’s ataxia. Wolfram’s syndrome is one that first becomes an obvious symptom in childhood.

It consists of Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, Optic atrophy, and Deafness and hence the short form DIDMOAD.

Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus

Cure for Diabetes Mellitus

Prognosis of Diabetes

Complications of Diabetes

Acute Complications

Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Acidosis and Coma

Ketoacidosis

Hyperosmolar Nonketotic State (HNS)

Chronic Complications

Cardio Vascular Diseases

Eye Complications

Kidney Damage

Nerve Damage

Diabetic Foot

Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

Diabetic Myonecrosis

Impact of the Disease

Dietary Modifications

Diabetic Diet

Planning for A Diabetic Diet

Modification of Diet for Diabetics

Artificial Sweeteners

Glycemic Index (GI)

Tips for Diabetics

Patient Education

Diabetes At A Glance