Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus is also simply known as diabetes. It is the disease
characterized by a malfunctioning metabolism and a high blood
sugar level.

The result can be low levels of insulin or abnormal insulin
resistance. This mixed with inadequate levels of insulin
secretion results in diabetes.

Symptoms of diabetes mellitus include increased urine production,
excessive thirst, extreme fatigue, and excessive thirst and weight
loss. These symptoms though may not be present in those people
with only mildly elevated sugar levels.

Diabetes mellitus includes type 1, type 2 and gestational
diabetes, which occur only during pregnancy. Each type has
a different cause and different severity of symptoms.

But all forms of diabetes are dangerous if not treated. With proper
management though, people with diabetes can live a long, healthy,
normal life.

The main cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the loss of insulin
producing cells in the pancreas. This ultimately leads to an
insulin deficiency.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is typically found in children and young
adults. It is also termed juvenile diabetes. The common treatment
for type 1 diabetes mellitus is daily insulin injections to replace
the insulin the body is not producing properly, along with careful
blood glucose monitoring.

Without careful monitoring and treatment, complications from diabetes
could include loss of limps such as arms, legs and feet, blindness
and diabetic comas, which can be fatal.

It is extremely important that if you suspect you or your child to have
symptoms of diabetes, that you visit your doctor to be tested. If the
tests are positive it is not the end of the world. With careful monitoring
and care, type 1 diabetics can live long healthy lives.