Diabetes mellitus is a group of chronic metabolic disorders defined by sustained hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Its principal forms include type 1 diabetes, marked by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells; type 2 diabetes, dominated by insulin resistance…
Diabetes mellitus is a group of chronic metabolic disorders defined by sustained hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Its principal forms include type 1 diabetes, marked by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells; type 2 diabetes, dominated by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency; and gestational diabetes arising in pregnancy. Persistent hyperglycemia damages blood vessels and nerves, producing retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and elevated cardiovascular risk, so research spans pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis, and management. The studies collected here cover this spectrum: beta-cell function in type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes risk factors and pregnancy outcomes, and trends in childhood and adolescent diabetes. Nutritional and phytotherapeutic approaches feature in work on the impact of nutrients on diabetes, bitter melon for glycemic control, and beneficial effects of Solanum aethiopicum, while micronutrient and biomarker research includes vitamin D status in inpatients and outpatients and the kynurenine-vitamin B6 link between diabetes and depression. Predictive and population dimensions appear in machine-learning approaches to diabetes prediction, coronary artery calcification, and the intersection of stress, partner violence, and diabetes. Methods range from clinical and case-control studies and cross-sectional surveys to predictive modeling and reviews. This topic assembles peer-reviewed research on the mechanisms, risk factors, and management of diabetes across its major forms.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 62 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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