Question
What is diabetes mellitus? What are the clinical conditions or changes observed in diabetes mellitus?
Answer
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood due to either insufficient insulin production or the body’s inability to use insulin effectively. The clinical conditions or changes observed in diabetes mellitus include frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, weight loss, blurred vision, slow healing of wounds, numbness or tingling in hands or feet, fatigue, and increased susceptibility to infections. If left untreated or uncontrolled, diabetes mellitus can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, and blindness.
