Diabetes Mellitus Clinical Manifestations And
Patient Counselling
By :
S.SHANMATHI
PHARM.D 4th YEAR
,Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus
• Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition
characterized by high blood sugar levels.
• It results from either insufficient insulin
production or improper use of insulin by the
body.
• Understanding diabetes is crucial for
effective management and prevention of
complications.
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, Types of Diabetes Mellitus
There are primarily three types of diabetes:
Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease
that typically develops in childhood or
adolescence.
Type 2 diabetes is more common and often
associated with lifestyle factors and obesity.
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Patient Counselling
By :
S.SHANMATHI
PHARM.D 4th YEAR
,Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus
• Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition
characterized by high blood sugar levels.
• It results from either insufficient insulin
production or improper use of insulin by the
body.
• Understanding diabetes is crucial for
effective management and prevention of
complications.
1
, Types of Diabetes Mellitus
There are primarily three types of diabetes:
Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease
that typically develops in childhood or
adolescence.
Type 2 diabetes is more common and often
associated with lifestyle factors and obesity.
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