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What Is Diabetes And Its Consequences?

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Dt. Ashu GuptaDietitian/Nutritionist • 22 Years Exp.M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition
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Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a metabolic disorder in which your blood glucose or blood sugar level becomes too high.

Diabetes Mellitus is generally of two types -

1. Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus- It happens when your immune system destroys cells in your pancreas called beta cells which produces insulin as a result pancreas produces little or no insulin.

2. Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - It is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).If you have type 2 diabetes your body does not use insulin properly which is called insulin resistance.

Consequences of Diabetic

1. Eye disease

2. Oral health

3. Cardiovascular disease

4. Kidney disease

5. Pregnancy complications

6. Nerve damage

7. Diabetic foot
 

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