DIABETES MELLITUS: A REVIEW

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-communicable disease which is a crucial factor for mortality and curtailed life expectancy. Diabetes is the outcome of a complicated interaction of environmental, behavioural, and hereditary factor. Diabetes Mellitus increases at an increasing rate if appropriate measures are not taken. The prevalence of diabetes not only poses significant risks to public health, but also has a severe adverse impact on social and economic progress worldwide .As a result, multisectoral initiatives and efficient interventions are crucial for preventing and treating diabetes. The global burden of diabetes must be reduced by early prediction, appropriate knowledge, and healthcare policy. This article provides a systematic review of definition, types, global burden and economic impact of diabetes.