Diagnosis Criteria and Classification Of Diabetes

The diagnosis of diabetes is established solely by documentation of abnormal glycemic values. As shown in Table 7.2 there are three criteria used to make a diagnosis of diabetes; elevated fasting glucose, abnormal OGTT, or symptoms of diabetes with hyperglycemia. Glucose tolerance tests are performed by providing either 75 or 100 g of glucose. This

Definition and Nomenclature of Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a group of diverse metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia and distinctive complications that include premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and small vessel disease manifested as retinopathy with potential loss of vision; nephropathy leading to renal failure; and peripheral neuropathy with a high risk of foot ulcers and amputations.