[Insulin resistance in offspring of type 2 diabetic patients].

Diabetes mellitus is the disease with heterogeneous aetiology. Among the causes of hyperglycaemia the insulin resistance with it's genetical background is mentioned. The aim of the study was the assessment of insulin resistance in healthy offspring of type 2 diabetic patients as well as assessment whether the coexistence of nephropathy in parents has an impact on insulin resistance in offspring.

[Certain complications of diabetes mellitus in old age].

The incidence rate of the diabetes mellitus in the aged patients has been analyzed. The clinical picture, complications, and the treatment varieties were evaluated in 2260 patients observed in the diabetes dispensary. Among them this disease has been diagnosed in 500 patients after 60 year of life.