Hyperglycemia ( Diabetes Mellitus )

Hyperglycemia ( Diabetes Mellitus )

It is the condition which is characterized by increase level of sugar in blood that is...
1. Fasting level is more then 140 mg /dl
2. After meal the blood sugar level is more than 200 mg /dl

While normal blood sugar level is
In fasting condition : 70 - 110 mg/dl
After meal : 140 mg/dl

Symptoms

• Hyperglycemia ( increase blood sugar level )
• Glucosuria ( presence of sugar in urine )
• Polyuria ( frequent urination )
• Polydipsia ( increase thirst )
• Muscles wasting ( muscle dysfunction )

 Complications

• Development of atheroma ( degeneration of wall of the arteries due to fatty deposit and scar tissue )
• Nephropathy ( kidney disease or damage )
• Retinopathy ( any damage of retina of the eye )

Types of diabetes mellitus

1. IDDM ( Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus )

It occurs due to the absence of insulin or non functioning of beta cells.

2. Non IDDM ( Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus )

In this disease insulin are present normally but there is defect between receptor and target cells.