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What is diabetes mellitus?. A chronic condition associated with abnormally high blood sugarResults from either deficiency of or a resistance to insulin- a hormone produced by the pancreas whose function is to lower blood sugar.. Types of Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1: insulin dependent; juvenile on setType 2; adult on set diabetes; non-insulin dependant.
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1. Diabetes Mellitus By Lynnette Jarvis
2. What is diabetes mellitus? A chronic condition associated with abnormally high blood sugar
Results from either deficiency of or a resistance to insulin- a hormone produced by the pancreas whose function is to lower blood sugar.
3. Types of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: insulin dependent; juvenile on set
Type 2; adult on set diabetes; non-insulin dependant
4. Symptoms The same for types one and two
excessive secretion of urine, thirst, weight loss, and tiredness
5. Treatment Diet and physical activity
Insulin injections
Oral agents
6. Complications Diabetic retinopathy: a leading cause of blindness and visual disability
Kidney failure
Heart disease
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic foot disease
7. Prevention Moderate reduction in weight
Half an hour of walking daily
Balanced diet
8. Bibliography http://my.webmd.com/
http://www.who.int/inf-fs/en/
9. All About Me Newport News, VA
Resident student
Biology major
Freshman
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