Diabete Mellitus-Etiology

• What are the main factors linked to the causes of diabetes mellitus (DM)?

  Genetic, autoimmune, viral, and environmental factors
• How is diabetes mellitus primarily characterized?

  As a disorder of glucose metabolism
• What is the primary issue in diabetes mellitus regarding insulin?

  Absent or insufficient insulin supply or poor utilization
• What are the two most common types of diabetes mellitus?

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
• What are other classifications of diabetes mellitus commonly seen in clinical practice?

  Gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and secondary DM