OUTLINE
Introduction
Definitions
Epidemiology
Classifications
Pathophysiology of Diabetes
Diabetic Emergencies
Risk Factors And Management of Diabetic Emergencies
Relationship Between Diabetics And Psychiatry
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
INTRODUCTION
A condition which featured excessive Urination, Excessive thirst & weight loss was first mentioned in Africa, Egypt; By Hesy-Ra. In 1552 B.C.
In 150AD, a Greek physician Arateus described the disease as The Melting down of flesh & limbs into Urine. This suggested a better insight into the pathology of the disease.
In the ancient Indian, the disease was called ‘Madhumeha’, meaning Honey Urine thus, such urine that attracts Ants was used to diagnose the disease.
The Greek word ‘diabetes’ (meaning siphon; to pass through) was probably first mentioned by Apollonius of Memphis during the 3rd Century B.C.
In 1675, the Latin word “mellitus” (meaning honey) was added.
During the Franco-Prussian War, in the early 1870s, Apollinaire Boucharddat (A French Scientist) noticed a remarkable health improvement of his patients due to war-related food rationing
He developed an individualized diets for managing diabetes. This led to the “fad-diets” of the 1900s.
In the recent day, the WHO still acknowledges that the main stay for DM Management is life style modifications, to embrace diet control, exercise and DM drugs as well as insulin therapy.
To create awareness for Diabetes Mellitus, WHO reserves 14th Nov, as world Diabetes Day. •This years theme is, “Access To Diabetes Care.”