Author name: Siyabonga Mbatha

Diabetes Mellitus Mortality by Major Occupation Category in South Africa, 2009—2016

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Does Occupation Impact Diabetes Mortality? In South Africa, diabetes mellitus (DM) is an escalating non-communicable disease (NCD) and a leading cause of death. Diabetes mellitus is characterised by a chronic hyperglycemia-induced triad of symptoms (polydipsia, polyuria and polyphagia) caused by elevated blood glucose levels and metabolic dysregulation. In 2009, more than 2 million people aged […]

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What is  Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by a chronic hyperglycemia-induced triad of symptoms (polydipsia, polyuria and polyphagia) caused by elevated blood glucose level and metabolic dysregulation. Untreated Diabetes mellitus leads to multiorgan and systemic injury to the heart, kidneys, nerves and blood

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