title: Definition and classification of diabetes.
abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a state of absolute or relative insulin deficiency leading to hyperglycemia and profound changes in the body lipids and proteins. The World Health Organisation (WHO) classification of diabetes distinguishes between: insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and malnutrition related diabetes mellitus (MRDM). In childhood the overwhelming majority is due to an autoimmune betacell disease leading to IDDM.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Laron
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000145:classification* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans