WHO classifies diabetes types based on the treatment: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, and Diabetes Type 3.
Here's the explanation:
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 or IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) is diabetes that occurs due to reduced insulin ratio in blood circulation caused by the loss of insulin-producing beta cells. IDDM can be suffered by children and adults. Currently IDDM cannot be prevented or cured, even with diet and exercise.
Most people with diabetes type 1 have good health and weight when the disease begins suffered. Currently diabetes type 1 can be treated by using insulin therapy with careful monitoring of blood glucose levels through blood glucose testing monitors.
The basic treatment of diabetes mellitus type 1, even at this early stage is by insulin replacement. Without diabetic ketoacidosis insulin, it can lead to coma and even death. The emphasis is adapted to lifestyle (diet and exercise) and insulin therapy for 24 days with a certain dose.
Treatment of diabetes mellitus type 1 should be continued. At the time of treatment, it will not reduce normal activities, if there are still sufficient consciousness, appropriate care and discipline in the examination and treatment performed.
The average glucose levels in patients with diabetes type 1 should be as close as possible to the normal rate (80-120 mg / dl, 4-6 mmol / l). If the number is above 200 mg / dl (10 mmol / l), it is usually followed by discomfort and too often urinate leading to dehydration. The number above 300 mg / dl (15 mmol / l) usually requires immediate treatment, while those who above the normal rate (80 mg / dl - 200 mg / dl) is necessary referral. Low glucose level is called hypoglycemia that can cause loss of consciousness.
