Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), especially after eating. All types of diabetes mellitus share similar symptoms and complications at advanced stages. Hyperglycemia itself can lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis. Longer-term complications include cardiovascular disease (doubled risk), chronic renal failure (it is the main cause for dialysis), retinal damage which can lead to blindness, nerve damage which can lead to erectile dysfunction (impotence), gangrene with risk of amputation of toes, feet, and even legs. The more serious complications are all more common in those with poor glycemic control.

External links

• MedlinePlus Diabetes from the U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Children with Diabetes
• MyWebMD Diabetes Section
• Canadian Diabetes Association
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• American Diabetes Association
• International Diabetes Federation
• WHO - The Diabetes Programme
• Health A to Z Diabetes Type 2 Section
• Health Canada Diabetes Type 2 Risk Evaluation
• Center for Disease Control Diabetes Section
• The Immunology of Diabetes Society
• Informative Book on Basic and Clinical information on Type 1 Diabetes from Barbara Center for Childhood Diabetes
• Journals on Basic and clinical research in Diabetes cure and care
• Diabetes Type 2 Risks
• Diabetes UK