Diabetes R Mellitus
Diabetes is diagnosed by one of the following (see chart): your blood sugar level is equal to or greater than 126 mg/dl (7 mmol/l). you have two random blood sugar tests over 200 mg/dl (11. 1 mmol/l) with symptoms. you have an oral glucose tolerance test with results over 200 mg/dl (11. 1 mmol/l). Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. the hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. If you have diabetes, see your doctor regularly. people with high blood sugar levels have a higher risk of dehydration. contact your doctor immediately if you develop vomiting or diarrhea and are not able to drink enough fluids. monitor your blood sugar as advised by your health care team. report any significant deviations in blood sugar levels. Diabetes mellitus is a diabetes r mellitus condition defined by persistently high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. there are several types of diabete...