Diabetes

What is Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?

A metabolic disorder with multiple causes characterised by chronically elevated blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) levels, with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.

What is the most common endocrine disease?

Diabetes Mellitus

What populations have a higher prevalence of diabetes

Lower socioeconomic, Pacific Islander, Southern European, Asian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Similarities vs differences of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (general)

Different pathogenic mechanisms

Long term complications the same: affecting the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels

Difference in the classification of Type 1 and 2 diabetes

Type 1: absolute deficiency of insulin caused by pancreatic B-cell destruction (10

Type 2: