New Dm Lecture

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects 21 million people in the US, with 1 million new cases diagnosed each year. Poor diet and obesity are the primary causes of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is treated through diet, exercise, oral medications, and insulin injections to control blood glucose levels. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious side effects by damaging tissues and blood vessels over time like retinopathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease. Proper foot care and glucose management can help prevent complications.