title: [Epidemiology: concepts and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus].
abstract: A review is presented of present concepts about diabetes mellitus and the several etiopathogenic mechanisms. Diagnostic criteria and classification are summarised. Some epidemiological data and their implications on prevention are reviewed.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Duarte
mesh_terms: D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011174:Portugal / Q000453:epidemiology
vernacular_title: Epidemiologia; conceito e diagnóstico de diabetes.