Diabetes and Cholesterol Metabolism

Clinical Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus encompasses a spectrum of conditions marked by abnormal glucose tolerance. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), or type 1 diabetes, necessitates external insulin for management and was previously termed juvenile-onset diabetes. It affects around 10% of all diabetics. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), or type 2 diabetes, often referred to as adult-onset or maturity-onset diabetes, typically develops gradually with hyperglycemia, posing minimal risk of ketoacidosis except in severe stress situations. Clinical research in diabetes encompasses studies on the causes, mechanisms, prevention, and treatment, including medical and self-management approaches, for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes across all age groups.