Abstract:Admission. Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycaemia resulting from a defect in the production or function of insulin secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas. The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, in which there is primarily a decreased sensitivity of tissues to insulin (insulin resistance). Long-term diabetes leads to many serious complications that affect many organs, such as the eyes, kidneys and nerve fibers. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess… Show more
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