Medical Abbreviation for DM is diabetes mellitus. Full form of DM in context of medical acronym is Diabetes Mellitus.
Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly known as diabetes is a kind
of disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, is
a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level
characterized by impaired ability of the body to produce or respond to insulin,
and thereby maintain proper levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
Important points about Diabetes Mellitus(Abbreviation / Full form - DM)
- Diagnostic method: High blood sugar
- Specialty Endocrinology
- Symptoms Frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger
- Complications Diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney failure, foot ulcers, cognitive impairment, gastroparesis]
- Risk factors Type 1: Family history
- Type 2: Obesity, lack of exercise, genetics
- Treatment Healthy diet, physical exercise
- Medication Insulin, anti-diabetic medication