Decoding Diabetes Mellitus in the Laboratory | Module 01 - Understanding DM | The Laboratory Matters

This module talks about the definition, classification of diabetes mellitus. The basics of glucose metabolism are also part of this module. Sample collection for the various laboratory tests are also discussed.

With India becoming the diabetes capital of the world, this course deals with the definition of diabetes mellitus and the criteria for diagnosis. The various tests that are done in the laboratory to diagnose and monitor the disease are dealt with individually.