Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Diabetes Mellitus

Normal fasting glucose level is 70-100 mg/dl.
Normal random glucose level is 125-150 mg/dl.

''Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia caused by insulin deficiency.''



  • Genetic factors accounts for about 1/3rd of the susceptibility to type 2 diabetes.
  • Various nitrosamines (found in smoked and cured meats) and coffee have been proposed as diabetogenic in type 1.
  • Genetic factors also play an important role in the occurrence of type 2 diabetes.
  • Type 2 is more common in elderly.
  • Obesity probably acts as a diabetogenic factor. 

TYPE 1:



TYPE 2:











Your body is your most priceless possession so go take care of it.


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