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Epidemiology of diabetes mellitusOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most common endocrine pathological disorders that leads to long term complications including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, foot ulcers and damage to the eyes. It is a complex chronic illness characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to deficiencies in insulin secretion, action, or both that cause different injuries to vital organs. Prevention and treatment of diabetes involves a healthy diet, physical exercise, and being a normal body weight. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2-DM) may be treated with medications to control blood sugar.