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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 [...]

What is insulin and role of insulin?

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreatic gland in the abdomen to regulate the level of glucose or sugar in the blood. It is a 15 cm long, fish- shaped gland which regulates the normal process of digestion with the help of pancreatic enzymes. The tail of the pancreas has got a different function [...]

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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 [...]