Causes of Diabetes Mellitus or DM |What causes diabetes?
What causes diabetes? Write down 5 important secondary causes of Diabetes Mellitus or DM. (SUST11Ja)
Ans: 5 important secondary causes of Diabetes Mellitus or DM:
1)Pancreatitis
2)Acromegaly
3)Cushing's syndrome
4) Prolonged corticosteroid intake
5) Congenital rubella infection
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Type-I diabetes may be associated with other autoimmune disorders such as:
1) Thyroid disease
2) Coeliac disease
3) Addison's disease
4) Pernicious anacmia
5) Vitiligo
Q. What are the causes of type-2 Diabetes Mellitus or DM?
Ans:Causes of type-2 DM:
1) Genetic defect
2) Pancreatic diseases
3) Excess endogenous production of hormonal antagonists to insulin.
4) Drug induced
5) Associated with genetic syndrome.
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