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Is diabetes a disease or a condition?
Diabetes classes as a condition because it is not contagious like diseases
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What medical conditions can lead to diabetes?
Diabetes also can develop as a result of pancreatic disease, alcoholism, malnutrition, or other severe illnesses that stress the body.
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What condition is a complication of diabetes mellitus?
There are several conditions that are complications of diabetes mellitus. The most common conditions include eye problems like glaucoma and cataracts, foot ulcers, high cholesterol, high blood...
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Is diabetes a dangerous condition?
Yes, if diabetes is not controlled, severe problems (such as kidney failure or amputation) could occur later in life. If left untreated then diabetic ketoacidosis could occur and possibly a coma. In...
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Conditions associated with type 2 diabetes?
Can lead to disease of heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, among others.