Diabetes mellitus dm also known as simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period this high blood sugar produces the. It is the second leading cause of blindness and renal disease worldwide. Diabetes mellitus dm trastornos endocrinologicos y. This leads to a total or partial insulin deficit and to subsequent hyperglycemia too much sugar in the bloodstream 1, 2.
Type 2 diabetes was also called noninsulindependent diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, cetoacidosis, coma hiperosmolar, acidosis lactica. Ada updates standards of medical care in diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is often a milder form of diabetes than type 1. Diabetes mellitus dm also known as simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period this high blood sugar produces the symptoms of frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Diabetes mellitus samreen riaz department of microbiology and molecular genetics, punjab university, new campus, lahore. Nevertheless, type 2 diabetes can still cause major health complications, particularly in the smallest blood vessels in the body that nourish the kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Insulin therapy is recommended for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and an initial a1c level greater than 9 percent, or if diabetes is uncontrolled despite optimal oral glycemic therapy. Type 1 diabetes mellitus t1dm is a chronic, lifelong disorder of glucose homeostasis characterized by autoimmune destruction of the insulinproducing pancreatic bcell, leading progressively to. Accepted 16 april, 2009 diabetes is a lifelong disease marked by elevated levels of sugar in the blood. Ada updates standards of medical care for patients with diabetes mellitus coverage of guidelines from other organizations does not imply endorsement by afp or the aafp.