Clinical Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus refers to a wide range of diseases that have an abnormal glucose tolerance. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), often known as type I diabetes, is defined by a complete reliance on exogenous insulin. It was previously known as juvenile-onset diabetes. This kind of diabetes affects roughly 10% of all diabetics. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or type II diabetes, also known as adult-onset or maturity-onset diabetes, is characterized by a gradual onset and hyperglycemia, with no risk of ketoacidosis except under extreme stress. Studies on the etiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and therapy (medical and self-management) of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adults are included in the Clinical Research in Diabetes.