The word diabetes, meaning "Siphon" was first given by the Greek physician Arateus in the 2nd century describe patients with great thirst and excessive variation. In the 17the century, it was observed that urine of diabetic patients was sweet, so the word mellitus, meaning 'honey honey' was added to it. The sweet urine of diabetics is due to increased blood sugar level which leads to spillage of glucose into the urine. The sweet urine of diabetic individuals attracts various flies, bees, ants, etc. Hence, Diabetes mellitus is a clinical disorder in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high known as Hyperglycaemia. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes.htm http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:30:18 +0530 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:28:09 +0530 It is seen in patients of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of blood vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. It results in diminished blood flour which can lead to injury of nerves and other tissues. Commonly the effect is seen in the legs and feet. Pain occurs in the legs while walking and is relieved with rest. Numbness of legs or feet may occur while at rest. There may be cold feet or leg. Muscle pain may be felt in thighs or calves. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/complication_diabetes.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/complication_diabetes.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:28:09 +0530 Ketoacidosis is chiefly a complication of type 1 diabetes. Before the discovery of insulin, more than 50 % of diabetic patients die's of ketoacidosis. Nowadays, although it is preventable, but then also nearly 2% diabetic patients die of ketoacidosis. Mainly the patients are not aware for the ill-effects of the poor control of diseases. It can be prevented only education to patients regarding its symptoms and a patient with dangerous ketosis, requires an urgent treatment, must immediately walk into hospital. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_complications.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_complications.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:25:27 +0530 The causes of diabetes are not clearly known. There is still a mystery in it. Medical scientists are unable to tell, that why some people suffer from diabetes while other do not. There are certain factors which may lead to diabetes. They are considered as risk factors and person must try to overcome them. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_causes.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_causes.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:23:32 +0530 In general testing is done to determine the cause of an illness or to determine what disease is present. The correct treatment is possible only if correct diagnosis is mode. Doctor must decide how frequently a person must be tested for diabetes. It may depend upon patient's age and number of risk factors present in him. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_testing.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_testing.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:20:55 +0530 Gestational Diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance, with the onset of pregnancy. Women who develop Type -1 diabetes mellitus during pregnancy and women with undiagnosed a symptomatic Type -2 diabetes mellitus that is discovered Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Women with diabetes mellitus before pregnancy are said to have "Pregestational Diabetes". Many women who have developed gestational diabetes may have controlled glucose level during the first half of the pregnancy and develop insulin deficiency during the latter half of the pregnancy, leading to hyper-glycaemia. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/gestational_diabetes.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/gestational_diabetes.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:15:40 +0530 This type of Diabetes is also known as Adult onset Diabetes. Non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM), Maturity onset diabetes. It is more common and constituents 80-90% of all cases of diabetes. It usually occurs in adults over 40 years of age. But now a day few cases are observed in teen years also. Many people with Type 2 diabetes do not known they have it, although it is a serious condition. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/type2diabetes.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/type2diabetes.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:13:30 +0530 It is also called Insulin Dependent Diabetes (IDDM) or Juvenile Diabetes. Although, it may occur at any age, but it usually develops in childhood or adolescence, before the age of 25. Equal incidences are seen in both sexes. But there are increased incidences in white population. This type of diabetes accounts for 10-15% of all cases of Diabetes mellitus. This type of Diabetes is acute in onset and progresses rapidly. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/type1diabetes.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/type1diabetes.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:11:17 +0530 In Type 1 Diabetes, the more serious form of the disease, the symptoms may occur suddenly (within weeks or months). Type 2 Diabetes, has a slow onset i.e. take years for the symptoms to appear. It is frequently diagnosed in asymptomatic patients during a routine medical examination or when patients present with clinical manifestations of a late complication. So, millions of people don not even know they have it. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_symptom.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_symptom.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:08:34 +0530 There are four types of Diabetes mellitus<br> Type 1 Diabetes mellitus<br> Type 2 Diabetes mellitus<br> Gestational Diabetes mellitus<br> Other specific type Diabetes mellitus http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_type.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_type.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:05:24 +0530 Diabetes mellitus is known to the human beings many years ago mainly from prehistoric times. In earlier day, a clinical diagnosis of diabetes was an invariable death sentence, more or less quickly. Even non-progressing type 2 diabetes was left undiagnosed. But with the discovery of insulin, its treatment is made possible. http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_history.htm http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com/diabetes_history.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:57:33 +0530