Chapter 22, Problem 16RQ

Summary Introduction

To determine: The types of diabetes mellitus.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disorder of a pancreatic endocrine system. Diabetes is associated with abnormally elevated concentration of plasma glucose. Chronic diabetes causes damages to other tissues and organs of the body, such as blood vessels, eyes, kidney, and the nervous system.

Summary Introduction

To explain:  The differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes based on their symptoms and causes.

Introduction: Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders and is characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. The disturbance of insulin-glycogen level in the blood results into diabetes. Several factors can lead to this disturbance.