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Malnutrition related Diabetes mellitus

The Malnutrition related Diabetes mellitus is most commonly found in India. In the year 1995 World Health organization(WHO) termed it as a malnutrition related diabetes as it occurs due malnutrition at a very younger age. This malnutrition related diabetes is most commonly found in the developing countries like India. In India almost one percent of [...]

Characteristics of Insulin-Dependent and Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

Insulin-Dependent(Type-1) Non-Insulin-Dependent(Type-2) Age of onset Usually occurs during early age but can also occur at any age Usually occurs during adulthood but more common in older people. Appearance Appears suddenly and rapidly progresses. Remains undetected for a long period of time and gradual in onset. Inheritance May not present in other family members Often present [...]

Type-2, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

The Type-2, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus may also be known as maturity onset diabetes or adult onset diabetes. This type of diabetes gradually occurs before 40 years of age, though it may occur at any age. The number of type-2 diabetes in adolescents is increasing day by day. It may not be noticed as the symptoms [...]

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Diabetes Mellitus Complications: Know it to Check it

Many life-threatening complications may result if diabetes mellitus is not treated at the initial stages. In both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the complications can be heart disease, kidney failure, and blindness. Type 1 diabetes can degenerate into diabetic coma or even cause death. Diabetic coma refers to a state of unconsciousness caused by [...]