Chapter 32, Problem 2O

Summary Introduction

To contrast:

Compare the age of onset, signs and symptoms, pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment, incidence, and etiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Concept introduction:

Diabetes mellitus is a clinical condition that is related to the abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Insulin decreases the blood glucose concentration, hence, insulin deficiency and insulin receptor defects cause this major disorder.