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*[[Diabetes mellitus type 1]] is identified by decreased insulin levels as a result of deficiency or loss of efficiency of the insulin-producing beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. | *[[Diabetes mellitus type 1]] is identified by decreased insulin levels as a result of deficiency or loss of efficiency of the insulin-producing beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. | ||
*[[Diabetes mellitus type 2]] is the result of decreased efficiency of the body's transfer of insulin across the cell membrane and results in elevated blood insulin and glucose levels. | *[[Diabetes mellitus type 2]] is the result of decreased efficiency of the body's transfer of insulin across the cell membrane and results in elevated blood insulin and glucose levels. | ||
*[[Gestational diabetes]] is characterised as increased blood insulin and glucose levels that | *[[Gestational diabetes]] is characterised as increased blood insulin and glucose levels that occurs only during pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes that cause resistance to insulin. This is not the same as Pregnancy of Diabetics which is when a previously diagnosed diabetic becomes pregnant. | ||
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Revision as of 09:48, 8 November 2007
This page lists the different types of Diabetes.
- Diabetes insipidus is characterized by frequent excretion of large amounts of dilute urine, and excessive thirst as a result of decreased levels of Antidiuretic hormone(ADH).
- Diabetes mellitus type 1 is identified by decreased insulin levels as a result of deficiency or loss of efficiency of the insulin-producing beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
- Diabetes mellitus type 2 is the result of decreased efficiency of the body's transfer of insulin across the cell membrane and results in elevated blood insulin and glucose levels.
- Gestational diabetes is characterised as increased blood insulin and glucose levels that occurs only during pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes that cause resistance to insulin. This is not the same as Pregnancy of Diabetics which is when a previously diagnosed diabetic becomes pregnant.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same or a similar title.