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Arafiya Ashraf
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when do a diabetes becomes diabetes mellitus

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when do a diabetes becomes diabetes mellitus

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  1. Arafiya Ashraf
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    when diabetes is uncontrolled for a long period

  2. Keshav Thakur
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    The term “diabetes mellitus” refers to a group of metabolic disorders characterized by elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels over a prolonged period. It typically develops when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar) or doesn’t effectively use the insulin it produces. Here are the key stages and definitions related to diabetes mellitus:

    1. **Prediabetes:**
    – This is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

    2. **Type 1 Diabetes:**
    – This is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children and young adults. People with type 1 diabetes require lifelong insulin therapy.

    3. **Type 2 Diabetes:**
    – This is the most common form of diabetes, often occurring in adulthood. In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, and/or the pancreas gradually loses its ability to produce enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be managed with lifestyle changes (such as diet and exercise) or medications, including insulin.

    4. **Gestational Diabetes:**
    – This type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy when the body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the increased needs. Gestational diabetes can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and birth. While it usually resolves after childbirth, women who have had gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

    The term “diabetes mellitus” is often used synonymously with “diabetes,” referring to any of these types of diabetes characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. It’s important for individuals with prediabetes or those at risk to monitor their blood sugar levels regularly and make necessary lifestyle changes to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

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