Diabetes Mellitus: A Condition that Co-exists with Living
Diabetes mellitus is a major worldwide health burden caused by a chronic metabolic disease marked by high blood glucose levels. Prolonged rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and sedentary lifestyles have contributed to the worldwide increase in diabetes mellitus prevalence. Diabetes mellitus, both type 1 and type 2, is caused by a disruption of glucose metabolism caused by either insulin resistance, decreased secretion, or both. Type 2 diabetes, more common in adults, is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and lifestyle factors. Type 1 diabetes usually appears in infancy or adolescence and requires lifetime insulin therapy. Clinical symptoms of diabetes include weariness, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and unexplained weight loss. Diabetic foot ulcers, nephropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease can all be accelerated by untreated or poorly controlled diabetes. Blood tests, including HbA1c levels, oral glucose tolerance test, and fasting plasma glucose, are used in its diagnosis.Changing one's diet, etting regular exercising regularly, controlling weight, and giving up smoking are all part of treatment techniques. Sometimes, pharmacological measures are required to establish glycemic control and prevent problems like insulin treatment and oral antidiabetic drugs. Herbal treatments have also drawn notice for their possible antidiabetic effects. Certain research has shown that botanicals such as ginseng, fenugreek, cinnamon, and bitter melon can help regulate blood sugar. More studystudies must clarify their effectiveness, safety, and best use in diabetes control. In conclusion, to reduce problems and improve patient well-being, diabetes mellitus requires all-encompassing care plans, including medical procedures, lifestyle changes, and herbal treatments.
Authors
- Lubhan Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6402-6195)
- Rupesh Kumar Pandey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3827-3293)
- Sokindra Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5277-1670)
- Sunaina Sharma
Institutions
- Subharti Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Functional Foods
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0126668629351423250226113442
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00