DM type I and II: 1The pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition of the body related to a defective metabolism. It means that the body's metabolism is not functioning properly, which leads to negative health effects. The food we eat is broken down into blood sugar (glucose), which is what fuels our body in the form of energy. This converted glucose must enter our cells so it can be used for energy and growth. And for glucose to enter our cells, insulin must be present, which the beta cells of the pancreas are responsible for producing. This hormone is responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels. It allows the body's cells to use glucose as their main source of energy. But in a diabetic person, due to abnormal insulin metabolism, the body's cells and tissues do not utilize glucose from the blood, resulting in increased blood glucose level or hyperglycemia. This happens when the body produces less insulin, does not produce insulin, or has defective cells that do not respond to the insulin produced. Therefore the end result is that the body has no insulin to transport glucose into our cells for growth and energy. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious complications, such as eye problems, cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems. There are three classifications of diabetes mellitus, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. diabetes (GD). The symptoms and effects of all three forms of diabetes are similar, and the outcome for all three types is high blood glucose or hyperglycemia. Noticeable symptoms include increased thirst (polydipsia), increased urination (polyuria), increased...... middle of paper......betes, they should visit their doctor or diabetes educator at least four times a year and talk about any problems they are having. They should also stay up to date on all their vaccinations and get the flu shot every year in the fall. Regular exercise is important for a person with diabetes because it helps lower blood sugar without drugs and helps burn excess calories and fat so you can manage your weight. Works Cited http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pathophysiology-of-diabetes -mellitus.htmlhttp://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/type1and2/http://www.medicinenet.com/ diabetes_mellitus/article.htmhttp://www.suite101.com/content/type-1 -and-type-2-diabetes-a101258http://forecast.diabetes.org/news/managing-your-diabetes-living-chronic-illness-can-be-more-daunting-tough-economic-timeshttp://www .pathophysiologyofdiabetesmellitus.com/