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Diagnosis of diabetes mellitusOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both Diabetes mellitus is generally divided into three classifications: Type 1, type 2 and gestational. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease characterized by a defect in insulin secretion such that the pancreas produces little or no insulin. It occurs most often in children and young adults and accounts for 5%–10% of cases of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by a defect in insulin secretion and/or tissues are resistant to its uptake. Type 2 accounts for 90%–95% of cases of diabetes. When left unchecked, hyperglycemia precipitates micro and/or macro vascular complications including: cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, neuropathy, and retinopathy. Insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents are used in the management of type and type 2 diabetes mellitus, respectively.