Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome characterized by
chronic hyperglycemia and disorder of the metabolism of
carbohydrates, protein and fat associated with a relative or absolute lack of insulin secretion and insulin action. Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine disorders, with a tendency of increased growth. It is a consequence of modern lifestyles and the increasing number of internal, genetically conditioned and external etiological triggers. Diabetes is not only medical but also economic and social problem