The term diabetes is derived from Latin (originally Greek) and means “to go through or siphon,” referring to a large amount of urine produced by the kidneys. The term mellitus, in Latin, means “sweet.” Diabetes mellitus
causes high blood glucose levels and glucose eventually spills into the urine
.
What does mellitus mean in diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus (sometimes called
“sugar diabetes”
) is a condition that occurs when the body can't use glucose (a type of sugar) normally. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body's cells.
What happens to a person with diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough or respond normally to insulin, causing
blood sugar (glucose) levels to be abnormally high
. Urination and thirst are increased, and people may lose weight even if they are not trying to.
What is the difference between Type 2 diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Type 2 diabetes is a
chronic disease
. It is characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is also called type 2 diabetes mellitus and adult-onset diabetes. That's because it used to start almost always in middle- and late-adulthood.
What is the difference between Type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus?
The main difference between the two types of diabetes is that
type 1 diabetes
is a genetic disorder that often shows up early in life, and type 2 is largely diet-related and develops over time. If you have type 1 diabetes, your immune system is attacking and destroying the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas.
What is the main cause of diabetes mellitus?
Although not everyone with type 2 diabetes is overweight,
obesity and an inactive lifestyle
are two of the most common causes of type 2 diabetes. These things are responsible for about 90% to 95% of diabetes cases in the United States.
What are the six symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
- Frequent urination.
- Excessive thirst.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Extreme hunger.
- Sudden vision changes.
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.
- Feeling very tired much of the time.
- Very dry skin.
What are the 4 types of diabetes mellitus?
The most common types of diabetes are;
type 1, type 2, pre-diabetes, and gestational
.
What gland is affected by diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes occurs when
the pancreas
, a gland behind the stomach, does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, or the body can't use insulin properly. Insulin helps carry sugar from the bloodstream into the cells.
What do you know about diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is
a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar
. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make.
What causes type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Type 2 diabetes is primarily the result of two interrelated problems:
Cells in muscle, fat and the liver become resistant to insulin
. Because these cells don't interact in a normal way with insulin, they don't take in enough sugar. The pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar levels.
Can type 2 diabetes go away?
There is no known cure for type 2 diabetes
. But it can be controlled. And in some cases, it goes into remission. For some people, a diabetes-healthy lifestyle is enough to control their blood sugar levels.
Why is type 2 diabetes bad?
If you have Type 2 diabetes,
your body's cells can't properly take up sugar (glucose)
from the foods you eat. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes can cause such health problems as heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.
Which type diabetes is worse 1 or 2?
Type 2 diabetes
is often milder than type 1. But it can still cause major health complications, especially in the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Type 2 also raises your risk of heart disease and stroke.
How long can you live with type 2 diabetes?
A 55-year-old male with type 2 diabetes could expect to live for another
13.2–21.1 years
, while the general expectancy would be another 24.7 years. A 75-year-old male with the disease might expect to live for another 4.3–9.6 years, compared with the general expectancy of another 10 years.
Which fruits should be avoided in diabetes?
- watermelons.
- dried dates.
- pineapples.
- overly ripe bananas.
