What Is Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
Definition:
Diabetes Mellitus is a group of diseases that affects the body’s ability to properly use the foods we eat (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) resulting in high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

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Key Points about Diabetes:

• All starchy foods (pastas, rice, potatoes, cereals, sugar, breads, milk, etc.), fruits, grains, and vegetables turn to glucose/sugar once they are digested and absorbed into the blood stream.
• This is good because glucose (sugar) is what the body uses for energy or "fuel".
• This "fuel" however, needs to enter the individual cells of the body in order for human beings to live and function properly.
• In order for the glucose (sugar) to enter the cells, a hormone called insulin must attach to specific areas of the cell wall. These areas are called receptors. Insulin acts like a "key" which opens the cells so glucose (sugar) can go in
• Insulin is produced by the pancreas and released into the blood stream in response to elevations in the blood glucose (sugar) level.
• When there is a shortage of insulin, or the insulin produced is not working properly, blood glucose (sugar) goes up and one is said to have DM.
• Normal blood glucose (sugar) level is between 70-110 mg/dL.

Type 1 | Type 2 | Gestational | Other | Diagnosis | Prevention | Insulin

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Sign and Symptons of Diabetes :

• Frequent urination (polyurea)
• Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
• Excessive hunger (polyphasia)
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Blurry vision
• Frequent yeast infections
• Rapid weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Lethargy
• Fruity odor to the breath

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To learn more about Diabetes, choose a topic below.

1. Type One (1) Diabetes... more info click here
2. Type Two (2) Diabetes... more info click here
3. Gestational Diabetes.... more info click here
4. Other ... more info click here
5. Diagnostic Criteria... more info click here
6. Diabetes Prevention... more info click here
7. Insulin... more info click here

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