Long Term Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

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Diabetes can affect both large and small blood vessel.

LARGE VESSEL DISEASE:

1. Heart attack or Acute coronary syndrome
2. Stroke
3. Peripheral vascular disease

SMALL VESSEL DISEASE

1. peripheral neuropathy
2. Diabetic retinopathy
3. Diabetic Nephropathy 

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Long Term Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Alarming Statistics

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Over 25 million Americans are dianosed with Diabetes Mellitus.

The alarming factor is the percent of people with Pre diabetes.

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Diabetes Alarming Statistics

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

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The most common form of Diabetes Mellitus in adults is type 2. The basic problem is relative deficiency or resistance to a hormone called Insulin.

Risk factors are obesity and sedentary life style. Genetics has a role to play.

AGE called as advanced glyaction end products are the main factors responsible for organ damage in Diabetes.

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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 - Basics

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This video explains the basic cell metabolism and the role of insulin in carbohydrate metabolism

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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 - Basics