Based on the International Diabetes Federation 2021, Indonesia is ranked 5th among 8 countries with the highest number of diabetes mellitus sufferers, namely 19.5 million. Indonesia is the only Southeast Asian country on the list.
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes or diabetes is a chronic or long-term disease. This disease is characterized by an increase in blood sugar (glucose) levels to above normal values accompanied by disturbances in carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism.
Types of Diabetes Mellitus?
- Type 1 diabetes: occurs due to a lack of insulin produced by the pancreatic beta cells. It can be caused by viral infections, autoimmune disorders, or hereditary.
- Type 2 diabetes: this type occurs because glucose cannot enter the cells because the cells are resistant (immune) to insulin. In normal people, glucose can enter cells easily.
- Gestational type diabetes: usually occurs in pregnant women
- Other types of DM: Other types of DM caused by drug use, lifestyle and others.
The main symptoms of diabetes mellitus are 3M
- Eat Often
- Frequent urination
- Often Thirsty
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