General Medicine • NEET MDS
Type 1 = insulin dependent autoimmune beta cell destruction.
Type 2 = insulin resistant 90 percent = lifestyle.
HbA1c = glycated hemoglobin 3-month average glucose marker.
HbA1c less than 7 percent = good control for dental treatment.
Dental implications: delayed healing increased infections periodontal disease.
Oral manifestations = xerostomia burning mouth candidiasis.
Fasting glucose greater than 126 = diabetes diagnosis.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Diabetes Mellitus concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.