1. DIABETES MELLITUS.
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DIABETES complications , *DIAGNOSIS of diabetes , *DIABETES risk factors , *TREATMENT of diabetes , *INSULIN synthesis - Abstract
The article offers information on diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by deficit in secretion of insulin or altering the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein. It classifies DM in several critical categories on the basis of its causes which include cell destruction, progressive deficit of insulin secretion and genetic defects in cell function. It also discusses the symptoms, treatment and risk factors associated with DM.
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- 2021