IndexAbstractDiabetes mellitusDifference between gestational type 1 and type 2 diabetesDiagnosisTreatment and preventionFamily educationConclusionReferencesAbstractDiabetes is a general term that refers to any of various disorders characterized by excessive urination, even known as polyuria. If used alone it refers to Diabetes Mellitus (DM). There are different types of diabetes, known as type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM 1), type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM 2) and gestational diabetes. In this essay we analyze the types of diabetes, the diagnosis strategies and the different treatments for DM 1 and DM2. The article will describe gestational diabetes. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get Original EssayDiabetes MellitusDiabetes mellitus is a widely applied diagnosis used to represent a complex group of conditions that have a common disruption in the use of glucose, which may be a condition secondary to malfunctioning beta cells of the pancreas. The function of the pancreas is the production and release of insulin. Insulin is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats. DM is one of the most common endocrine disorders. “The term diabetes derives from the Greek word siphon, which refers to the copious excretion of urine that characterizes this pathology. Globally, diabetes is one of the most widespread non-communicable diseases. It is the fourth or fifth leading cause of death in most industrialized countries and a rapidly increasing cause of mortality and morbidity in other places. The causes of diabetes are due to a combination of genetic, autoimmune and environmental factors. The disease has no cure." (Basu, 2019). Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an inherited disease and there is no way to prevent it. Although it generally appears first in children and adolescents, adults also suffer from it. The body's immune system attacks the beta cells of the pancreas, causing the pancreas to stop producing enough insulin and being able to regulate blood glucose levels. Once diagnosed, the patient will have to rely on supplemental insulin for the rest of their life. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is caused by resistance of the body's cells to the effects of insulin. Eventually, this will cause the body to stop producing enough insulin and no longer use glucose effectively. Unable to enter cells, glucose accumulates in the blood. The patient continually experiences high blood glucose levels which cause insulin resistance. The patient may not need additional insulin at first, but as the disease progresses, he or she needs supplements to manage blood glucose levels. Gestational diabetes Gestational DM is any degree of glucose intolerance that occurs during pregnancy. GDM has adverse fetal and maternal outcomes as it can cause increased morbidity and mortality in both the mother and fetus. “Major morbidities in the fetus include respiratory distress, growth retardation, polycythemia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia” (Bathula, U., & Yelamanchili, A. 2019). The diagnosis of DM 1 involves a sudden onset of symptoms, while DM 2 begins with prediabetes and generally has no symptoms. For both types of DM, your doctor should order one of the following tests: A1C test, fasting blood sugar test, oral glucose tolerance test, or random plasma glucose test. Depending on the test results, your doctor may diagnose diabetes or pre-diabetes. Treatment and prevention The most ambitious study conducted on41430-018-0209-8