Diabetes Mellitus Type II and its Management part 1|Dr. Maryam Firdous|dr 001| #diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough or respond normally to insulin, causing blood sugar (glucose) levels to be abnormally high. Urination and thirst are increased, and people may lose weight even if they are not trying to.
Diabetes mellitus is more commonly known simply as diabetes. It's when your pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin to control the amount of glucose, or sugar, in your blood. Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that has nothing to do with the pancreas or blood sugar.
There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant).

Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake) that stops your body from making insulin. ...

Type 2 Diabetes. ...

Gestational Diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of people who have diabetes—90 to 95 out of 100 people. In type 2 diabetes, the body isn't able to use insulin the right way. This is called insulin resistance. As type 2 diabetes gets worse, the pancreas may make less and less insulin.
Diabetes Symptoms

Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night.

Are very thirsty.

Lose weight without trying.

Are very hungry.

Have blurry vision.

Have numb or tingling hands or feet.

Feel very tired.

Have very dry skin.

Factors that may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes include:

Weight. Being overweight or obese is a main risk.

Fat distribution. Storing fat mainly in your abdomen — rather than your hips and thighs — indicates a greater risk. ...

Inactivity. ...

Family history. ...

Race and ethnicity. ...

Blood lipid levels. ...

Age. ...

Prediabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed using the glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test. This blood test indicates your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months.

Your doctor will have you take one or more of the following blood tests to confirm the diagnosis:

A1C Test. The A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 or 3 months. ...

Fasting Blood Sugar Test. ...

Glucose Tolerance Test. ...

Random Blood Sugar Test. ...

Glucose Screening Test. ...

Glucose Tolerance Test.

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