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Prevention and Control Measures of Diabetes Mellitus

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Prevention and Control Measures of Diabetes Mellitus

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Case Description

Prevention and Control Measures of Diabetes Mellitus is a critical public health focus aimed at reducing the global burden of this chronic lifestyle disease. This session will delve into evidence-based strategies for early detection, lifestyle modifications, dietary interventions, and...

Case Summary

  • Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), resulting from either insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin use. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies diabetes into three main types: type 1 (insulin deficiency), type 2 (insulin resistance), and gestational diabetes (GDM, during pregnancy). Complications of diabetes include stroke, blindness, heart attack, kidney failure, and amputations.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Prerna Bansal

Dr. Prerna Bansal

Associate Professor of Community Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, Chairperson of Institutional Review Committee, Bharatpur, Nepal

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