<unk>  mellitus, commonly known as<unk> , is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased appetite. If left untreated,<unk>  can cause many health complications. Acute complications can include<unk> ic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, damage to the nerves, damage to the eyes and cognitive impairment.<unk>  is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. Insulin is a hormone which is responsible for helping glucose from food get into cells to be used for energy. There are three main types of<unk>  mellitus: * Type 1<unk>  results from failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin due to loss of beta cells. This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent<unk>  mellitus" or "juvenile<unk> ". The loss of beta cells is caused by an autoimmune response. The cause of this autoimmune response is unknown. Although Type 1<unk>  usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it can also develop in adults. * Type 2<unk>  begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. As the disease progresses, a lack of insulin may also develop. This form was previously referred to as "non insulin-dependent<unk>  mellitus" or "adult-onset<unk> ". Type 2<unk>  is more common in older adults, but a significant increase in the prevalence of obesity among children has led to more cases of type 2<unk>  in younger people. The most common cause is a combination of excessive body weight and insufficient exercise. * Gestational<unk>  is the third main form, and occurs when pregnant women without a previous history of<unk>  develop high blood sugar levels. In women with gestational<unk> , blood sugar usually returns to normal soon after delivery. However, there is a higher risk of suffering from type 2<unk>  if you have had gestational<unk> . Type 1<unk>  must be managed with insulin injections. Prevention and treatment of type 2<unk>  involves maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, a normal body weight, and avoiding use of tobacco. Type 2<unk>  may be treated with oral antidiabetic medications, with or without insulin. Control of blood pressure and maintaining proper foot and eye care are important for people with the disease. Insulin and some oral medications can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Weight loss surgery in those with obesity is sometimes an effective measure in those with type 2<unk> . Gestational<unk>  usually resolves after the birth of the baby. , an estimated 463 million people had<unk>  worldwide (8.8% of the adult population), with type 2<unk>  making up about 90% of the cases. Rates are similar in women and men. Trends suggest that rates will continue to rise.<unk>  at least doubles a person's risk of early death. In 2019,<unk>  resulted in approximately 4.2 million deaths. It is the 7th leading cause of death globally. The global economic cost of<unk> -related health expenditure in 2017 was estimated at billion. In the United States,<unk>  cost nearly US$327 billion in 2017. Average medical expenditures among people with<unk>  are about 2.3 times higher.
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