What is diabetes mellitus?
What should you know about it?
Diabetes type 2 is a chronic condition, characterized by
elevated blood sugar levels. Diabetes type 2 is also known as diabetes
mellitus and adult-onset diabetes.
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What is diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes type 2 is a chronic condition, characterized by
elevated blood sugar levels. Diabetes type 2 is also known as diabetes
mellitus and adult-onset diabetes.
Symptoms
Diabetes symptoms are often overlooked as they may be quite confusing. But it is important to look for them closely as early diagnosis can be helpful to reach out to a pediatric diabetes doctor in Coimbatore to seek treatment. The common symptoms include:
It occurs when high blood sugar levels force the kidneys to work harder to filter and remove excess glucose from the blood.
Extreme hunger, or polyphagia, is a common symptom. It happens because the body isn’t able to properly use glucose, its main source of energy.
High blood sugar levels impair circulation, which reduces blood flow to the wound site and slows the delivery of oxygen and nutrients needed for healing.
A fruity smell on the breath can be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication of diabetes mellitus.
diagnostic procedures
Children with random blood sugar levels higher than 200 mg/dL indicate diabetes.
Glycated hemoglobin level above 6.5% in children suggests diabetes.
Blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or above, after fasting, indicates diabetes mellitus.
Two hours after taking glucose, the blood sugar level is tested to diagnose diabetes.
Individuals with diabetes who have high total cholesterol are at a higher risk for heart disease.
treatment in Sri Ramakrishna Hospital
Diabetes mellitus often shows symptoms at a slow pace, it is important to understand the common symptoms of diabetes mellitus to seek early treatment. Visit the best children diabetes hospital in Coimbatore, to find the right treatment for children’s diabetes mellitus. Treatment options include:
CAUSES
There are several factors that is linked to the causes of diabetes mellitus:
When a person is overweight it can lead to several issues including diabetes mellitus.
The body’s cells become resistant to insulin which can cause diabetes.
Fat cells can produce substances that impair insulin function leading to diabetes.
Genes play a major role in the risk of developing diabetes mellitus.
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Expert Diabetes Specialists 20k+ Happy Patients 49+ Years of Service
Expert Diabetes Specialists 20k+ Happy Patients 49+ Years of Service