There is insulin resistance and hence body cells do not respond in an appropriate way in the presence of insulin (Mealey, 2010). The main difference between diabetes insipidus, and diabetes mellitus, is that in diabetes mellitus insulin resistance is referred to being "post-receptor." This implies that the problem lies with the cells which respond to insulin as opposed to there being a problem in the production of insulin. The onset of diabetes mellitus is slow and the disorder might go undiagnosed for a very long period of time. Diabetes insipidus has an abrupt onset and it might be diagnosed at any age.

Factors affecting diagnosis and treatment prescription of diabetes

There are various factors that might affect the diagnosis and treatment of these two types of diabetes.one of these factors is age; when it comes to diabetes mellitus age plays a big role in the diagnosis. This is because its onset is slow and thus it might not be diagnosed early in life. Therefore since it can not be diagnosed early...

Another factor that might affect the diagnosis and treatment is genetics. Both types f diabetes can be genetic and therefore if an individual from a family is diabetic it can be easy to predict that another member of the family can become diabetic. Therefore genetics can help in the early diagnosis of diabetes and hence treatment can commence (MediLexicon International Ltd., 2013).
Conclusion

Diabetes has a major impact when it comes to the health of people all over the world.it is therefore very important for nurses to clearly understand the pathophysiology and any associated alterations associated with the disease.

References

Mealey, B.L. (2010).Diabetes Pathophysiology. Retrieved July 29, 2013 from http://www.health.am/db/diabetes-pathophysiology/

MediLexicon International Ltd.(2013). All about Diabetes. Retrieved July 29, 2013 from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/