Diabetes Mellitus Blood Test
- Type 1 Diabetes - diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
- Highlights
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
Introduction
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes.
Insulin
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute or relative insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a key regulator of the body's metabolism....
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Diabetes is diagnosed by testing the blood for sugar levels. Blood is taken in the morning after you have fasted overnight. Typically, the body keeps... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Diabetes is diagnosed by testing the blood for sugar levels. With the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test, blood is taken in the morning after fasting... Read more »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Diagnosis of Diabetes
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 DiabetesIndividuals may not develop signs and symptoms of Type 2 diabetes until the blood glucose level is above... Read more »
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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