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Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes, causes high blood glucose levels. It develops when the pancreas cannot make enough insulin or when the body becomes resistant to it.

Key points

  • Diabetes mellitus has several forms, including type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, each with different underlying causes.
  • Common symptoms include feeling thirsty and passing more urine than usual.

Medicines listed for Diabetes Mellitus

The listed product contains insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin for diabetes mellitus. It is available as an injection in a vial. See Insulin Glargine for more detail.

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