Diabetes types 1 and 2: Here’s what you need to know.
What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Nearly 90% of patients with DM have Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 DM is absolute insulin deficiency — in other words, the body cannot produce insulin. This …
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