Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy
Islets of Langerhans
Islets of Langerhans
Blood test
Blood test
Pancreas
Pancreas
Insulin pump
Insulin pump
Glucose test
Glucose test
Insulin pump
Insulin pump
Type I diabetes
Type I diabetes
Diabetic blood circulation in foot
Diabetic blood circulation in foot
Food and insulin release
Food and insulin release
Insulin production and diabetes
Insulin production and diabetes


Diabetes

Alternative Names:
Diabetes mellitus

Prevention:
Maintaining an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Currently there is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes.


Review Date: 6/12/2003
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review by Todd T. Brown, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (5/13/2002)

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