Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy.
The Journal of Diabetes Research is a journal that publishes research articles, review articles and clinical studies related to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The journal welcomes articles on epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, management and prevention of diabetes, and associated complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy.
Diabetes mellitus (DM), better known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar over an extended period of time. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased appetite. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to many complications. Acute complications may include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic hyperosmolar condition, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, nerve damage, eye damage, and cognitive impairment.
Type 1 diabetes must be managed with insulin injections. Maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, and normal body weight and avoiding smoking. Type 2 diabetes can be treated with drugs such as insulin sensitizers with or without insulin. Controlling blood pressure and maintaining proper foot and eye care are important conditions for people. Insulin and certain oral medications can cause hypoglycemia. Type 2 diabetes with obese people is an effective measure for weight loss surgery. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after the baby is born