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Diabetes mellitus
A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeeereviewed this
41 years experience
Is a type of:Endocrine disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Toddler3-5 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
How it is usually transmitted?Animal bite, Blood or needles, Mother to child, Sexual contact, Skin contact, Surface contact
Body locations
Upper abdomen
Prediabetes
Condition
Type 2 diabetes
Condition
Diabetes onset during pregnancy
Condition
Type 1 diabetes
Condition
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Condition
Double diabetes
Condition
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