Diabetes Mellitus In Adolescents
- 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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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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