Things to know about DIABETES
When blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal (5.5 mmol/L (100 mg/dL) then the condition is called diabetes. There are two type of diabetes. 1) Diabetes mellitus (DM) and 2) Diabetes insipidus (DI). In general, when we talk about diabetes we refer to diabetes mellitus (DM). DM is subdivided into two types, Type 1 DM and Type 2 DM. Among those people who have diabetes, about 10% have Type 1 DM and about 90% have Type 2 DM. DM occurs when there is a mismatch balance between blood glucose level and blood insulin (a hormone which regulates blood glucose). According to WHO, more than 422 million people have DM worldwide and it has been observed that it is raising more rapidly in middle and low income countries. Long term DM can affect the eyes, brain, heart, and kidneys. Among other serious complications, severe diabetes can also lead to death. Risk factors: 1. Obesity (Over weight) 2. ...