DIABETES MELLITUS, ITS COMPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Dr. B. Sai Vikas*, Dr. Joga Sasidhar, Chandragiri Naveen Kumar Reddy, Dr. Divya Shree N.
ABSTRACT
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been regarded as a disease of urbanisation and industrialisation, and one that is still rare or unknown in the world. Diabetes mellitus is an endocrinological and/or metabolic disorder with an increasing global prevalence and incidence. The prevalence of diabetes and its complications has been a major problem worldwide. The control of the diabetes and its complications can be achieved by the education of the patient regarding the disease and the causes that worsen the disease ant its complications. The lifestyle modifications, such as proper diet and regular exercise, also play a major role in prevention of diabetic complications. The chemotherapy of diabetes has the major role in maintaining the plasma glucose levels near to normal that can reduce the incidence of worsening of the disease. The drugs like Sulfonylureas, Biguanides, Thiazolidinediones, Meglitinides, Aldose Reductase Inhibitors, Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors and insulin are used in the management of diabetes and its complications.
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