Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects glucose metabolism
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Type_2_Diabetes_Mellitus
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:metabolic_syndrome
hypertension
dyslipidemia
gptkbp:canBeAsymptomatic yes
gptkbp:canBeComplicatedBy hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
diabetic ketoacidosis (rare)
gptkbp:canProgressTo yes
gptkbp:cause hyperglycemia
chronic complications
macrovascular complications
microvascular complications
gptkbp:characterizedBy insulin resistance
relative insulin deficiency
gptkbp:commonIn adults
children
gptkbp:complication gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
gptkb:nephropathy
peripheral neuropathy
retinopathy
foot ulcers
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:oral_glucose_tolerance_test
HbA1c test
fasting plasma glucose
gptkbp:firstDescribed 20th century
gptkbp:hasGeneticComponent yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E11
gptkbp:managedBy endocrinologist
primary care physician
gptkbp:monitors self-monitoring of blood glucose
HbA1c measurement
gptkbp:prevalence high worldwide
gptkbp:prevention healthy diet
regular exercise
weight control
gptkbp:riskFactor family history
obesity
sedentary lifestyle
older age
gptkbp:symptom fatigue
blurred vision
polydipsia
polyuria
gptkbp:treatment lifestyle modification
oral hypoglycemic agents
insulin (in some cases)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D004053
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7