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Understanding Diabetes Mellitus Types

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over an extended period of time. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1 caused by the pancreas not producing insulin; type 2 caused by cells not properly responding to insulin; and gestational diabetes which occurs during pregnancy. Diabetes can cause serious complications if left untreated, but prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy lifestyle and controlling blood sugar and blood pressure levels. As of 2015, an estimated 415 million people worldwide had diabetes, with type 2 accounting for around 90% of cases.

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Understanding Diabetes Mellitus Types

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over an extended period of time. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1 caused by the pancreas not producing insulin; type 2 caused by cells not properly responding to insulin; and gestational diabetes which occurs during pregnancy. Diabetes can cause serious complications if left untreated, but prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy lifestyle and controlling blood sugar and blood pressure levels. As of 2015, an estimated 415 million people worldwide had diabetes, with type 2 accounting for around 90% of cases.

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Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group

of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a
prolonged period.[7] Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent
urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger.[2] If left untreated,
diabetes can cause many complications.[2] Acute complications can
include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or
death.[3] Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular
disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the
eyes.[2]
Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the
cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.[8] There
are three main types of diabetes mellitus:[2]

 Type 1 DM results from the pancreas's failure to produce enough


insulin.[2] This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes".[2] The cause is
unknown.[2]
 Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail
to respond to insulin properly.[2] As the disease progresses a lack of
insulin may also develop.[9] This form was previously referred to as "non
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (NIDDM) or "adult-onset
diabetes".[2] The most common cause is excessive body weight and
insufficient exercise.[2]
 Gestational diabetes is the third main form, and occurs when pregnant
women without a previous history of diabetes develop high blood
sugar levels.[2]
Prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy diet, regular
physical exercise, a normal body weight, and avoiding use of
tobacco.[2] Control of blood pressure and maintaining proper foot care are
important for people with the disease.[2] Type 1 DM must be managed with
insulin injections.[2] Type 2 DM may be treated with medications with or
without insulin.[6] Insulin and some oral medications can cause low blood
sugar.[10] Weight loss surgery in those with obesity is sometimes an
effective measure in those with type 2 DM.[11] Gestational diabetes usually
resolves after the birth of the baby.[12]
As of 2015, an estimated 415 million people had diabetes worldwide,[5] with
type 2 DM making up about 90% of the cases.[13][14]This represents 8.3% of
the adult population,[14] with equal rates in both women and men.[15] As of
2014, trends suggested the rate would continue to rise.[16] Diabetes at least
doubles a person's risk of early death.[2] From 2012 to 2015, approximately
1.5 to 5.0 million deaths each year resulted from diabetes.[5][6] The global
economic cost of diabetes in 2014 was estimated to be US$612 billion.[17] In
the United States, diabetes cost $245 billion in 2012.[18]

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