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    The clinic that was chosen as it provides care for children who are typically uninsured or below the poverty level in the county. All of the subjects studied were classified as having type 1, type 2 diabetes, secondary diabetes, or impaired glucose tolerance. Total 55 patients with diabetes, 17 met the criteria of type 2 diabetes, and the other 38 had type 1. The subjects age ranges ranged from 10 to 17 years, and boys and girls were evenly represented. The patients shared several important

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    pregnant women should receive an oral glucose tolerance test. This test is given between the 24th and 28th week to look for this pregnancy condition. For women who have knowledge that they are more at risk, they are usually tested earlier. Once diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you are sent home to see how well you are doing by your glucose levels. Most common glucose testing is by pricking of the finger and putting a drop of blood on the strip of a glucose reading

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    pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus is related to insulin, which is a hormone secreted by the cells of the pancreas. (WHO) Insulin is responsible for maintaining an ideal glucose level in the blood. Due to abnormal insulin metabolism, the cells and tissues can’t make use of glucose from the blood, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. (WHO) Diabetes is associated with a number of medical complications, which includes amputations of extremities, blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, hypertension

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    Type-1 Diabetes (T1DM)

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    Diabetes is a heterogeneous group of metabolic diseases characterised by high levels of blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) due to defects in the β cell function in the pancreas which is impacting the insulin secretion or insulin action, resulting in the inability to self-regulate the levels of blood glucose in the body (Stumvoll et al.,2005). Short term symptoms of hyperglycaemia include: polyuria , polydipsia, blurred vision, however the chronic effects of hyperglycaemia are associated with long term

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    from a Korean peer-reviewed journal examined the nutritional intake of 125 women diagnosed with gestational diabetes or type 2 diabetes mellitus for over two years. The woman had not been provided nutritional education on how to manage their blood glucose or proper diet during pregnancy. Researchers collected data on background characteristics, health-related behaviors, and course of pregnancy. The women were asked to document their dietary intake using a 24-hour recall for one day. Calculations of

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    volume with a normal ejection fraction. Paul Poirier et al 10 in 2001 evaluated 40 diabetic patients without clinical evidence of cardiac disease by Doppler Echocardiography and came to conclusion that diastolic function in diabetic patients was impaired even in patients with normal systolic function. Numerous studies in humans have explored the association of diabetes with histopathological abnormalities of myocardium. Alterations in intramyocardial coronary arteries, similar to those seen in other

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    Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance that occurs during pregnancy [1]. GDM is a widespread condition in Indian women during pregnancy affecting nearly 21 percent of all pregnancies [2, 3] nationwide. Prevalence of GDM in India differs from region to region, with 3.8% in Kashmir [4], 16.55% in Tamil Nadu [5], 7.7% in Maharashtra, 7.1% in Haryana [6], 19% in National Capital Region [3]. Epidemiological studies have confirmed the association of GDM with increased feto-maternal

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    glomerulonephritis could be eliminated from list of conditions provided. Thus suggested for both Patient B and Patient N there were no leakage of the serum albumin in the urine. Nevertheless, (McClatchey, 2002) identified that low albumin levels may also signify impaired liver function. Conditions such as hepatic cirrhosis and chronic hepatic cirrhosis can also be dismissed because of the normal level of albumin in blood. This implies that no anomalies were present thus signifying accurate results. An advantage

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    shows the out performance of proposed methodology over existing methods. Diabetes is one of the main causes of death, disability and economic loss throughout the world [1]. It is a metabolic disorder of multiple a etiology identified by high blood glucose levels as a result of deficiency in

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    medication ; glucose check monitoring ; solving problems , imbalances glucose level ( hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia crises ) ; minimizing risks (decrease diabetes complications; smoking cessation) ; activity tolerance (exercise and physical activity ) ; and psychosocial adaptation ) , so it’s very important for the people with diabetes hoe to care their selves . 2.2 what is the diabetes mellitus ? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that 's described by excessive blood glucose phases. It occurs

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