What is Pre-Diabetes This is a fact that before developing diabetes mellitus type 2, almost always that patient develops Pre-diabetes condition. Though we will not diagnose that person as diabetic, but if he or she will not control his or her blood suger level, he will probably have diabetes mellitus in future. In pre-diabetes, blood [...]

Diabetes is a condition of Hyperglycemia ( Increase level of Glucose in Blood). Most of the times Diabetes is asymptomatic, however It is very important to diagnose diabetes as early as possible to prevent early and late complications of Diabetes. This is only possible, if you have some knowledge about common symptoms (often misspelled as [...]

Type 1 diabetes encompasses diabetes that is primarily a result of pancreatic beta cell destruction and that is prone to ketoacidosis. This form includes cases due to an autoimmune process and those for which the etiology of beta cell destruction is unknown. Type 2 diabetes* may range from predominant insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency [...]

what are types of Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes is classified into 3 types. 1-Type 1 Diabetes 2-Type 2 Diabetes 3-Gestational Diabetes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Some women who develop diabetes during later stages of pregnancy is called as Gestational diabetes. Usually blood glucose level remains normal during first half of pregnancy then during later half women may [...]

Type 2 Diabetes is also called as Non Insulin dependent diabetes Mellitus or Adult-onset diabetes or Maturity onset diabetes mellitus This is most common type of diabetes affecting nearly 80% of all cases of diabetes. It is usually seen in adults. There are two mechanisms of type 2 diabetes. Either there is deficiency of insulin, [...]

Type 1 diabetes is also called Juvenile Diabetes, Insulin dependent diabetes or Autoimmune Diabetes. Person with type 1 diabetes has immune response against his own beta cells of pancreas, so pancreas is unable to produce insuline atall. There is complete destruction of beta cells of pancreas and it is unable to produce Insuline atall. That [...]

what are types of Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes is classified into 3 types. 1-Type 1 Diabetes 2-Type 2 Diabetes 3-Gestational Diabetes Here we will discuss one by one all three types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes is also called Juvenile Diabetes, Insulin dependent diabetes or Autoimmune Diabetes. Person with type 1 diabetes has [...]

This is the question my diabetic patients always ask. There are various methods to determine blood glucose level. Some tests give you accurate diagnosis of diabetes or pre-diabetes, while others will tell you how well you are managing your diabetes. Fasting Blood Sugar Test: Measures the blood sugar level after 8 hours fast or overnight. [...]

Diabetes comes from Greek word that means “to siphon” . Polyurea (Execessive urination) is most common symptom of diabetes. Excessive water comes out of the body of a person as if it were being siphoned from the mouth through the urinary system out of the body. Mellitus is a Latin word that means “sweet like [...]

This is the question my diabetic patients always ask. Hopefully this article will enhance your knowledge about diet for a diabetic patient. AVOID THESE FOODS If you are a diabetic patient try to avoid following list of foods. 1-Sugar, artificial sweeteners and honey. However you may take sweetner like stevia. It is difficult to omit [...]