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.
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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What Is It? Diabetes mellitus, commonly called just diabetes, is a disease in which the body cannot process or use the energy-giving nutrients in... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Diabetes mellitus, usually called just diabetes, is a common disorder that affects the way the body processes and uses carbohydrates,... Read more »
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