*🩸 DIABETES MELLITUS (DM) – KNOW THE BASICS 🩺* *Types:* 1. *Type 1 DM* – Body makes no insulin (autoimmune) 2. *Type 2 DM* – Body resists insulin or makes too little 3. *Gestational DM* – Develops during pregnancy 4. *Secondary DM* – From diseases or drugs *Common Symptoms:* - 🚽 Frequent urination - 😰 Excessive thirst - 🍽️ Increased hunger - 😴 Fatigue - 👀 Blurred vision - ⚖️ Unexplained weight loss *Diagnosis Criteria:* - Fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL - HbA1c ≥6.5% - Random glucose ≥200 mg/dL + symptoms *Management:* ✅ Healthy diet 🏃 Regular exercise 💊 Medications (e.g. Metformin, Insulin) 🩸 Monitor blood sugar & HbA1c *Goal:* Keep blood sugar controlled to prevent complications!