Diabetes Mellitus also known as Diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus is a class of metabolic disease characterised by permanently high blood sugar levels.
In this condition, the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar level.
SYMPTOMS
excessive urination
glucose in urine
increased thirst
higher appetite
feeling weak and tired.
CAUSE
Defects in insulin formation, secretion, and action.
Obesity and inactive lifestyle.
Family history and genes.
Excessive diet of glucose (carbohydrate).
Heart and blood vessels disease.
TYPES
A. Type I diabetes mellitus
It is insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
In this, pancreatic Beta-cells gets destroyed.
It is a chronic condition in which pancreas doesn’t produce insulin or produce less amount of insulin.
Mostly occur in children.
Insulin injection is taken as a treatment
B. Type II diabetes mellitus
It is non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
It is a chronic disease in which the body's cells in the liver, muscle, and fat become resistant to insulin.
Glucose uptake by the cells is reduced.
Oral hypoglycemic agents are used as a treatment.
Here is the mind map providing an overview of Diabetes Mellitus