Review on Assessment of Risk and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

The numbers of diabetic patients are increasing in India. The early onsets of diabetes at younger ages will affect the economy and health status of nation. It could be more distinct to classify based on clinical characteristics, demographics and progression of complications in individuals. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with hyperglycemia and risk for developing other complications like hypertension, neuropathy, nephropathy and retinopathy etc. Many pathophysiological pathways for diabetes are driven by various environmental and genetic factors. These factors may affect the function of - cells. The loss of mass and function of -cells are key factors for all forms of diabetes. Early identification, proper diagnosis and lifestyle management will help to reduce the onset of diabetes and maintain a healthy nation. Now, research may reduce the potentially increase in diabetes at regional and national levels.