Significance of Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insulin deficiency or resistance. This widespread condition affects millions globally and is associated with various health complications. Studies across diverse fields, including psychiatry and environmental science, explore its links to mental health, cardiovascular risks, and other comorbidities. Management involves lifestyle modifications, medication, and traditional remedies, reflecting a multifaceted approach to address this significant public health concern.
Synonyms: Diabetes, Sugar diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Glucose intolerance, High blood sugar, Insulin resistance
In Dutch: Diabetes mellitus; In Finnish: Diabetes mellitus; In Spanish: Diabetes mellitus
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Hindu concept of 'Diabetes mellitus'
In Hinduism, Diabetes mellitus, equated to the ancient disease Prameha, is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by high blood sugar due to insulin issues. It's a major global health challenge with genetic and environmental roots, leading to organ damage and complications.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, which can impair wound healing and increase the risk of complications.[1] (2) Diabetes mellitus is identified as a condition that can predispose individuals to developing Tinea infections.[2] (3) Diabetes Mellitus is a systemic illness that the patient was not previously known to have, suggesting this common cause of retinal disease was likely not the etiology in this specific case.[3] (4) Vata The patient, an elderly individual with predominance and co-morbidities such as chronic hypertension, diabetes, and cardiac issues, experienced severe neck and shoulder pain, involuntary muscle contractions. Diabetes mellitus (2014)[4] (5) A condition in which diabetic foot is one of the major complications, which may lead to infection, amputation, and even death.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Diabetes mellitus management can be approached with Shilajatu and Makshikarasayana, which offers a promising approach in the long-term, because of its multifaceted action.[6] (2) This is a global health issue with increasing morbidity and mortality rates, significantly contributing to foot complications and the risk of diabetic foot ulcers.[7] (3) This is one of the chronic diseases affecting 5–10% of the world population.[8] (4) It is an underlying disorder associated with non-healing wounds and ulcers, along with leprosy and peripheral vascular diseases.[9] (5) This is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by a lack of insulin activity.[10]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is some of the causes of secondary Osteoporosis, according to the text.[11] (2) This is a disease that, when associated with obesity and dyslipidemia, significantly increases morbidity and mortality.[12] (3) A clinical indication where Asanadi Kwatha is frequently used and is also given with Chandraprabha Vati and Vasantha Kusumakara Rasa.[13] (4) It is a common chronic disorder prevalent all over the world and has become the biggest silent killer. It is a common metabolic disorder sharing the phenotype of hyperglycemia.[14] (5) This is a chronic disease marked by elevated blood glucose levels, largely covered under the broad heading of Prameha.[15]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) A serious condition resulting from the excessive consumption of certain foods leading to the obstruction of Vata and subsequent disturbances in vital essence.[16]
The concept of Diabetes mellitus in scientific sources
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by high blood sugar due to insulin deficiency/resistance or impaired action. It can lead to complications and is a growing global health concern.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, which can sometimes be associated with weight loss.[17] (2) Individuals known to have a history of diabetes mellitus were established as an exclusion criterion for this study to isolate the effects of the traumatic injury on glucose metabolism rather than pre-existing conditions.[18] (3) Diabetes mellitus, as referenced in the text, is a comorbidity that was considered in the patient population, but it did not show a statistically significant difference between the EM-LIFT and EL-LIFT groups.[19]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Diabetes mellitus was a prevalent comorbidity affecting nearly half the participants, with the majority exhibiting poor control indicated by elevated haemoglobin A1c levels.[20] (2) A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, which can lead to various health complications if not managed properly through diet, exercise, and medication.[21] (3) Diabetes mellitus is identified as a risk factor for CVD and is included as both a traditional risk factor and a medical diagnosis that can impact cardiovascular health.[22]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Diabetes mellitus is another condition known to cause AKI and CKD, and managing it appropriately is of paramount importance given South Africa's limited capacity for end-stage renal disease care.[23] (2) A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, often co-occurring with HIV infection.[24] (3) Patients with comorbidities such as this, pregnancy, urinary tract infection, hypertension and proteinuria were excluded from the study.[25]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Diabetes Mellitus, or DM, is a major disease affecting the pancreas, leading to disordered metabolism and hyperglycemia, which can cause complications like hepatopathy and neuropathy.[26] (2) A condition for which Madagascar periwinkle has been historically used as a treatment.[27] (3) This study compared the efficacy and safety of Dulaglutide versus Dapagliflozin in Chinese patients.[28]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Diabetes mellitus, also known as DM, is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or impaired insulin action, and the diagnosis of diabetes is established when the urine smells sweet.[29] (2) A condition examined for its relationship with prostate cancer in some Iraqi patients, according to a master's thesis.[30] (3) The text references this disease, often referred to as diabetes, in connection to obesity, highlighting the association between a higher body mass index and the increased likelihood of developing this condition.[31]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease and a primary risk factor for acute renal failure, particularly when patients with this condition undergo cardiac catheterization due to potential kidney damage from hyperglycemia.[32] (2) Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels, and it was studied in relation to various oral health conditions, including denture stomatitis and OLP.[33] (3) A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, which can be exacerbated by or contribute to oral health problems.[34]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and complications affecting nerves, kidneys, and eyes, for which plant-derived drugs are explored as treatments.[35] (2) Diabetes mellitus may correlate with the severity of dementia due to dysglycemia causing brain nerve damage, and patients with diabetes often have obesity, increasing the risk of dementia.[36] (3) Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a dynamic disease affecting people at different life stages, with type 2 diabetes mellitus being a complex disorder involving multiple organs and body components.[37]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A condition that affects the treatment of diabetes mellitus and is studied in relation to the treatment of diabetes.[38] (2) This metabolic disease affects many populations worldwide and arises from inadequate insulin levels and resistance to insulin, impacting millions globally.[39]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Glucose levels in the serum were monitored to help determine the presence or absence of this condition.[40] (2) Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that was identified as a comorbid condition in some study participants.[41] (3) A chronic disease characterized by decreased cell sensitivity to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and potential organ dysfunction.[42]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, resulting from defects in insulin secretion or action.[43]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Pupils with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus were excluded from the study, as these conditions can significantly impact behaviour.[44] (2) An incidence that is higher in patients with schizophrenia.[45] (3) A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels and associated with anxiety and depression.[46]