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What are the causes of diabetes mellitus?
Certain infections, lifestyle factors, and genetics.
What is the likelihood that cats will develop diabetes versus dogs?
Dogs will develop diabetes more often then cats. As with humans getting diabetes all depends on predisposing factors such as obesity, hereditary factors and illness.
What is it called when your dog has diabetes?
The disease is still called diabetes in dogs and it is usually due to many of the same predisposing factors as Type II (adult-onset) diabetes mellitus in humans: overweight, lack of exercise, poor diet, genetic predisposition. Treatment is much the same as well: insulin, regular monitoring of the dog's blood sugar and routine checkups to monitor for the development of secondary conditions such as glaucoma or skin infections.
What is the main cause of diabetes?
One of the causes of gestational diabetes is metabolic demands of pregnancy. Another cause of gestational diabetes is hormonal changes. These causes are also caused by genetic and environmental factors.
What has the author Elliot J Rayfield written?
Elliot J. Rayfield has written: 'Diabetes, beating the odds' -- subject(s): Diabetes, Popular works, Prevention, Risk factors, Popular Works, Epidemiology, Diabetes Mellitus, Prevention & control, Risk Factors
How many diffenert type of diabetes are there?
There are primarily three types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body does not produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and often linked to lifestyle factors. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth. Additionally, there are other less common types, such as monogenic diabetes and secondary diabetes, but the main focus is usually on the first three.
Predisposing factors of preeclampsia?
History of preeclampsia Family history of preeclampsia First pregnancy. New paternity (first pregnancy with a new partner) Age younger than 20 or older than 40. Obesity Multiple pregnancy (twins or triplets etc) Prolonged interval between pregnancies Diabetes and gestational diabetes Chronic high blood pressure (prior to pregnancy or pregnancy induced) Migraine headaches Kidney disease Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
What are predisposing factors to thrombus formation in the circulation?
The biggest predisposing factor is arteriosclerosis. Atrial fibrillation is another.
What are the predisposing factors of pott's disease?
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What has the author Mardi Templeton written?
Mardi Templeton has written: 'The health of Australia's males' -- subject(s): Health and hygiene, Men, Male immigrants, Rural men, Older men 'Gestational diabetes mellitus in Australia, 2005-06' -- subject(s): Cross-cultural studies, Statistics, Risk factors, Diabetes
What happens with gestational diabetes?
Hormones produced during pregnancy can interfere with a woman's insulin production. She may need more insulin to process the glucose in her blood. Higher levels of glucose can cause hyperglycemia. Some women with gestational diabetes can control their blood sugar through diet and exercise, others may be insulin-dependent.
What has the author Jean-Pierre Felber written?
Jean-Pierre Felber has written: 'From obesity to diabetes' -- subject(s): Complications, Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin Dependent, Etiology, Glucose, Insulin, Metabolism, Non-insulin-dependent diabetes, Obesity, Physiopathology, Risk factors
