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What is the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus?

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Answer:

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which

the body cannot metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and

proteins because of a lack of, or ineffective use of,

the hormone insulin. Diabetes is classified into three

primary types that are different disease entities but

share the symptoms and complications of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose).

TYPE 1 (INSULINE DEPEDENT), TYPE 2 (DIET CONTROLLED) OR GESTATIONAL (PREGNANCY INDUCED)

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