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Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia. The main types are type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, and other specific types. Type 1 is caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells leading to absolute insulin deficiency. Type 2 is caused by defects in insulin secretion and action. Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy. Treatment involves education, diet, exercise, medications including insulin and oral agents, and management of complications which can incl
- Author
- Andarge Imperial
- Language
- EN