Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) Disorders

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high glucose levels that result from inadequate amounts of insulin, resistance to insulin, or a combination of both

Insulin resistance acquired during pregnancy. Usually resolves after birth, although some women develop type 2 diabetes later in life

Oversecretion of insulin; seen in some newborns of diabetic mothers. cause severe hypoglycemia

A condition in which an individual's blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes

Total lack of insulin production resulting in glycosuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vison, fatigue and frequent infections. Thought to be an autoimmune disorder

Deficient insulin production, with symptoms similar to type 1 diabetes. Cause unkown but associated with obesity and family history