Diabetes – Etiology, classification, symptoms, dietary guidelines
Julia Wójcik
2026-03-21
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Diabetes mellitus, as a metabolic disorder, has been documented since ancient times. The earliest records of this condition date back to the 16th century B.C.E. The term mellitus derives from Latin, meaning "honey-sweetened," referring to the presence of sugar in urine, a hallmark sign of carbohydrate metabolism disturbances.
Blood glucose levels are normal
Laboratory diagnostics and self-control allow constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. In addition, they are intended to diagnose the disease and implement appropriate treatment. The basic test used in the diagnosis of diabetes is to determine fasting blood plasma glucose. According to the literature, the correct glucose level (fasting blood glucose) should be 7099 mg/dl (3.95.5 mmol/l).
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