Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic diseases whose hallmark is the inability of the body to maintain adequate blood level of glucose (sugar). And is that carbohydrates, protein and fat we eat with food are used by the body as an energy source but for their use and precise use insulin, a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas, whose main function is to facilitate the transition of glucose into body cells (especially the brain) and prevent too much blood has produced what we know hyperglycemia.
In short, is the inadequate secretion of insulin-or improper use by the organism that causes the onset of diabetes mellitus (name given to distinguish diabetes insipidus, much rarer condition that defines the inability of the kidneys to conserve water causing frequent urination and pronounced thirst.)
Are two types of diabetes mellitus. When the pancreas does not produce insulin or does it in sufficient quantity is called Type I diabetes and when that happens is that the body’s cells do not respond to the insulin that is spoken of type II diabetes.
Those who suffer from Type I diabetes, which usually occurs before 30 years are forced to artificially provided that insulin and insulin are called. Is believed to be due to some environmental factor are thought especially in a possible viral infection, which causes the destruction by the immune system of the insulin-producing cells.
Type II diabetes-the most common, usually occurs in people over 40 years and is believed to also cause external factors, including poor diet, obesity, excessive stress, poor nutrition and certain drugs, particularly corticosteroids .
It added that diabetes reduces life expectancy and can lead to the emergence of other diseases such as microvascular disturbances, heart disease, atherosclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic ulcers or diabetic nephropathy.
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