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Causes of Diabetes2
References1. What is Diabetes? Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes. Accessed on 14/04/2020. 2. American Diabetes Association.Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2020. Diabetes Care 2020;43(Suppl. 1):S14–S31. 3. Diabetes Symptoms. Available at:https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/type-1/symptoms. Accessed on 14/04/2020.
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Take-Home Messages
Talk to your doctor to know more
?Diabetes occurs when blood sugar, is too high. Blood sugar is the main source of energy. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into cells to be used for energy1
• Autoimmune beta-cell destruction, leading toabsolute insulin deficiency
• Progressive loss of adequate beta-cells insulin secretion due toinsulin resistance
Common Symptoms of Diabetes3
Extreme hunger
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Blurred vision
Weight loss
Criteria for the diagnosis of Diabetes2
• FPG ≥ 126 mg/dl • 2h post-load glucose ≥200 mg/dl during an OGTT
FPG = Fasting Plasma Glucose, OGTT = Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
This material is for informational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of the physician. You should also consult the physician for any queries.
IN-4148 Approval Date : 21/04/2020 Expiration Date: 21/4/2022