Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. Such a deficiency results in increased concentrations of glucose in the blood, which in turn damage many of the body's systems, in particular the blood vessels and nerves. There are two principle forms of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as insulin-dependent) in which the pancreas fails to produce the insulin which is essential for survival. This form develops most frequently in children and adolescents, but is being increasingly noted later in life. Type 2 diabetes (formerly named non-insulin-dependent) which results from the body's inability to respond properly to the action of insulin produced by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is much more common and accounts for around 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide. It occurs most frequently in adults, but is being noted increasingly in adolescents as well. . 📷 Doctor Medicine #diabetesmellitus #medicalassistant #medicalstudent #medical #studentnurse #student #futuredoctor #nursing #med #medicine #medicina #medicinal #medico #medicos #nurselife #medic #gastrointestinal #malabsorption #surgeon #doctor #doctorwho #dr #nurse #nursery #usmle #usmlestep1 #mci #mcat @doctormedicine_
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