Is Mellitus Type 1?

Diabetes mellitus type 1 (DM1) is a condition in which cells in the pancreas (beta cells) stop producing insulin, causing abnormally high blood sugar levels. Lack of insulin results in the inability of the body to use glucose for energy and control the amount of sugar in the blood.

Is diabetes mellitus the same as type 1?

Diabetes Mellitus is the Latin name for diabetes Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurs when the cannot produce insulin which is needed to control blood glucose levels.

Is diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2?

Chronic diabetes conditions include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Potentially reversible diabetes conditions include prediabetes and gestational diabetes. Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.