Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance. Diabetes is caused by dysregulation of hormones and defects in cellular functions that lead to increased fasting blood glucose levels. Usually, the individuals showing fasting blood glucose levels greater than 110mg/ dL (6.1mmol) and post meal glucose levels of 200mg/dL (11.1mmol) are considered diabetic according to the world health organization.