DIABETES MELLITUS

DIABETES MELLITUS

 

 

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a systemic disorder characterized by high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood due to resistant, absolute or relative deficiency of insulin hormone. It is a common disease worldwide, affecting male and female, young and old, black and white, including pregnant women. 

Types of Diabetes Mellitus

1.       Type I DM (Insulin dependent DM)

2.       Type II DM (Insulin resistant DM)

3.       Others e.g. MODY I, II etc

4.       Gestational DM

Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus

-          Asymptomatic

-          Polyuria

-          Polydypsia

-          Polyphagia

-          Glucosuria

-          Weight loss

-          Blurring of vision 

NB: Diabetes Mellitus is multi-systemic and it can affect any part of the body.

Complications

1.       Blindness

2.       Leg ulcer/wound

3.       Stroke

4.       Renal failure e.t.c

Diagnosis

Regular check-up for blood glucose level

Treatment

Visit your doctor regularly

ANCHORED BY: HEALTH & MEDICAL DEPARTMENT 

DATE: 25TH SEPTEMBER 2016