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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 Nice to know 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 ty pe-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.

Diabetes || Define Diabetes Mellitus or DM Ans : Diabetes mellitus or DM is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycaemia caused by absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Classify diabetes mellitus | | Types of Diabetes Ans: Aeotiological classification of diabetes mellitus Type l or insulin dependent diabetes melitus (IDDM)         ●Immune mediated         ● Idiopathic Type Il or non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) Other specific types: ●Genetic defects of B-cell function. ● Genetic defects of insulin action (e. g. leprechaunism, Iipodystrophies) ●Pancreatic diseases ,e.g.  pancreatectomy, neoplastic disease ● Excess endogenous production of hormonal antagonists to insulin (e.g.         *growth hormone- acromegaly  *glucocorticolds -cushing's syndrome *glucagon- Glucagonoma *catecholamines-Pha...