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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 5
A type 1 diabetes mellitus that is caused by mutation of the SUMO4 gene on chromosome 6q25.1.
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Overview
What is diabetes? Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a disease that causes your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels to be too high. There are three types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type and may be prevented, delayed, or managed by making lifestyle changes. What is type 2 diabetes? If you have type 2 diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it well. This is called insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into your cells. Glucose is your cells' main source of energy and comes from the foods you eat. If your body is resistant to insulin, then insulin…
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