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Diabetes Mellitus: An Overview
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Introduction
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Glucose Metabolism
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Insulin
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Glucagon
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Common and Distinguishing Features
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Table: Characteristics of Types 1 and 2 Diabetes
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Diagnostic Tools for Diabetes Mellitus
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Blood Glucose Testing
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Glycosalated Hemoglobin
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Urinalysis
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Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
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Hypoglycemia
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Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
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Research Findings
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The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
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The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS)
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Summary
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Resources for Further Study
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