Two types of diabetes mellitus

2 Types of diabetes Etiology Medications Complications

mellitus

Type 1 IDDM Exact cause is unknown. Insulin Ketoacidosis

The body’s own immune
Diabetic retinopathy
system which normally
fights bacteria and viruses Diabetic nephropathy
mistakenly destroys the
insulin producing cells in Diabetic neuropathy
the pancreas
Cardiovascular disease
Genetics

Exposure to viruses and

other environmental
factors

Type 2 NIDDM Genetics and sedentary Oral antidiabetic or Hyperosmolar coma,

lifestyle and diet have Hyperglycemic, Nonketotic
Insulin
been linked to the syndrome
development of type 2
Heart and blood vessel
damage

Neuropathy

Nephropathy

Retinopathy

Foot damage

Hearing impairment

Skin condition

Alzheimer’s disease