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Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is marked by hyperglycemia (excessive glucose in the bloodstream), increased thirst and frequent urination.

Type I Diabetes

Type I diabetes can be caused by an auto-immune disease, pancreatitis, viral infections and other trauma. Type I diabetics must take insulin because their bodies are unable to produce it.

Type II Diabetes

Type II diabetes can result when the body’s insulin secretion and responsiveness to insulin are impaired. Risk factors for Type II diabetes include weight gain, lack of exercise, and hyperglycemia. Treatment for type 2 diabetes includes diet, exercise, and medications that increase sensitivity to insulin and insulin production.

Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood sugar, or excess glucose in the blood, or impaired ability to handle glucose. Hyperglycemia is a symptom of diabetes mellitus but can also occur on its own or in conjunction with other diseases or disorders.

Hyperglycemia may be marked by changes in hunger (polyphagia), thirst (polydipsia), and urination (polyuria), weight loss, fatigue and weakness, vision problems, ketoacidosis, changes in cognition and mood. Hyperglycemia treatment includes changes in lifestyle, administration of insulin, and treatment with medications. Severe hyperglycemia can lead to coma and even death.