Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism in Children: Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

The lecture for the postgraduate medical education system analyzes the etiology, species, key links in pathogenesis, manifestations of diabetes mellitus and its complications in children. Case problems and multiple choice tests are given.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• insulin deficiency
• ketoacidotic diabetic coma
• hypoglycemic coma
• hyperosmolar (hyperglycemic) coma