DIABETES MELLITUS
- Is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic
hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) resulting from defects
in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The disease leads to
serious complications affecting the heart, blood vessels, eyes,
kidneys, and nerves.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
WHO ARE AT RISK
1. Obesity
2. Race
3. Hypertension
4. Physical Inactivity
- Is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic
hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) resulting from defects
in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The disease leads to
serious complications affecting the heart, blood vessels, eyes,
kidneys, and nerves.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
WHO ARE AT RISK
1. Obesity
2. Race
3. Hypertension
4. Physical Inactivity
