Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus (DM), better known as diabetes, is a group of diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. Diabetes mainly comes in 2 forms: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body’s inability to make

insulin

. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body’s unresponsiveness to insulin.
People with diabetes need to make healthy food choices, stay at a healthy weight, move more every day, and take their medicine even when they feel good.
Symptoms

High blood sugar

common

High urine output

common

Excessive appetite

common

Excessive thirst

common

Fatigue

common

Weight loss

common

Blurred vision

common

Frequent urination

common

Risk factors

Overweight or obese

Family history of Diabetes Mellitus

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Treatment
For type 1 diabetes: Insulin is the main treatment. It replaces the hormone that the body isn’t able to produce. For type 2 diabetes: A healthy diet, regular exercise and weight loss can help some people manage type 2 diabetes. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough to lower blood sugar, then there are many medications that can help, doctor will prescribe the best treatment options for each case.
Recommended specialist

If you have Diabetes mellitus, then a visit to an endocrinologist is highly recommended.

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