For Diabetes Mellitus we have terms and definitions in 13 topics. The topics are Cholesterol, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Developmental Psychology, Diabetes, Erectile Dysfunction, Female Health, HIV and AIDs, Health, Horse Health, Huntingtons Disease, Medical, Prostate Cancer and Urology.

Diabetes Mellitus (Cholesterol)

Better known just as " diabetes " -- a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of the sugar glucose in the blood. Diabetes is due to one of two mechanisms:
(1) Inadequate production of insulin (which is made by the pancreas and lowers blood glucose) or(2) Inadequate sensitivity of cells to the action of insulin.The two main types of diabetes correspond to these two mechanisms and are called insulin dependent (type 1) and non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes. In type 1 diabetes there is no insulin or not enough of it. In type 2 diabetes, there is generally enough insulin but the cells upon it should act are not normally sensitive to its action. See the entire definition of Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

A metabolic disease in which carbohydrate utilization is reduced and fat and protein utilization is enhanced. It is caused by insulin deficiency.

Diabetes Mellitus (Developmental Psychology)

A chronic form of diabetes involving an insulin deficiency and characterized by an excess of sugar in the blood and urine, and by hunger, thirst, and gradual loss of weight.

Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes)

A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use sugar as it should. The body needs sugar for growth and energy for daily activities. It gets sugar when it changes food into glucose (a form of sugar). A hormone called insulin is needed for the glucose to be taken up and used by the body. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot make use of the glucose in the blood for energy because either the pancreas is not able to make enough insulin or the insulin that is available is not effective. The beta cells in areas of the pancreas called the islets of Langerhans usually make insulin.There are two main types of diabetes mellitus: insulin-dependent (Type 1) and noninsulin-dependent (Type 2). In insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), the pancreas makes little or no insulin because the insulin-producing beta cells have been destroyed. This type usually appears suddenly and most commonly in younger people under age 30. Treatment consists of daily insulin injections or use of an insulin pump, a planned diet and regular exercise, and daily self-monitoring of blood glucose.In noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), the pancreas makes some insulin, sometimes too much. The insulin, however, is not effective (see Insulin Resistance). NIDDM is controlled by diet and exercise and daily monitoring of glucose levels. Sometimes oral drugs that lower blood glucose levels or insulin injections are needed. This type of diabetes usually develops gradually, most often in people over 40 years of age. NIDDM accounts for 90 to 95 percent of diabetes.The signs of diabetes include having to urinate often, losing weight, getting very thirsty, and being hungry all the time. Other signs are blurred vision, itching, and slow healing of sores. People with untreated or undiagnosed diabetes are thirsty and have to urinate often because glucose builds to a high level in the bloodstream and the kidneys are working hard to flush out the extra amount. People with untreated diabetes often get hungry and tired because the body is not able to use food the way it should.In insulin-dependent diabetes, if the level of insulin is too low for a long period of time, the body begins to break down its stores of fat for energy. This causes the body to release acids (ketones) into the blood. The result is called ketoacidosis, a severe condition that may put a person into a coma if not treated right away.The causes of diabetes are not known. Scientists think that insulin- dependent diabetes may be more than one disease and may have many causes. They are looking at hereditary (whether or not the person has parents or other family members with the disease) and at factors both inside and outside the body, including viruses.Noninsulin-dependent diabetes appears to be closely associated with obesity and with the body resisting the action of insulin.

Diabetes Mellitus (Erectile Dysfunction)

Either of two chronic forms of diabetes in which insulin does not effectively transport glucose from the bloodstream. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus can damage nerves and veins.

Diabetes Mellitus (Female Health)

An often-hereditary disease in which the blood sugar becomes abnormally high because the body either doesn’t make enough insulin (Type 1) or the insulin that is made is not effective (Type 2). Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with anovulatory androgen excess.

Diabetes Mellitus (HIV and AIDs)

A chronic metabolic disorder caused by absolute or relative insulin deficiency. The more common form, diabetes mellitus type 2, is characterized by insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and a defect in insulin secretion by beta cells. Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Diabetes Mellitus (Health)

Disorder that occurs when the body is not able to use sugar for growth and energy for daily activities. There are two main types of diabetes mellitus: insulin-dependent (Type 1) and noninsulin-dependent (Type 2).

Diabetes Mellitus (Horse Health)

Diabetes, a chronic disease caused by either insufficient production of insulin by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, or by resistance of target tissues to the effects of insulin. Diabetes results in an inability of cells to utilize glucose (blood sugar), with widespread adverse effects owing to impaired utilization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins by the body.

Diabetes Mellitus (Huntingtons Disease)

A chronic disease that renders the body unable to use carbohydrates (sugars) properly. This condition affects many organs and body functions, especially those involved in metabolism. Diabetes is characterized by increased levels of glucose (sugars) in the blood.

Diabetes Mellitus (Medical)

A common form of diabetes in which the body cannot properly store or use glucose (sugar), the body's main source of energy

Diabetes Mellitus (Prostate Cancer)

A severe, chronic form of diabetes caused by insufficient production of insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Diabetes Mellitus (Urology)

A common form of diabetes in which the body cannot properly store or use glucose (sugar), the body's main source of energy.

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