There are three main types of Diabetes Mellitus:
1. Type 1 Diabetes
It takes about 5~10% of people with diabetes. This kind of disease is an
autoimmune disease. The body's own immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys
the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Patients with type 1 diabetes have
very little or no insulin. This condition is typically diagnosed in children and
young adults.
2. Type 2 Diabetes
Accounting for 90~95% of those with diabetes. Usually, it's diagnosed in
adults over age 40 and 80% of those with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
Initially, in this case, insulin is produced, but insulin doesn't function
properly, resulting in a condition called insulin resistance. Eventually,
decreased insulin production occurs in most patients.
3. Gestational Diabetes
This type develops during pregnancy, and occurs more often in African
Americans, Native Americans, Latinos and people with a family history of
diabetes.
Common signs and symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus include:
● Increased urination frequency
● Excess thirst
● Weight loss
● Excessive hunger
● Sudden changes of vision
● Numbness in the hands and feet
● Fatigue, or tiredness
● Very dry skin
● More susceptible to infections than usual
● Sores that are slow to heal
Some people with Diabetes Mellitus may present several symptoms that are
mentioned above. However, 50% of Type 2 Diabetes persons do not experience any
symptoms and don't aware of their disease.