Abstract:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common disorder of the endocrine glands caused by an inability to produce or use insulin. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the World according to World Health Organization., in Guyana it is among the leading cause of death. (MOH Bulletin)

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