The field of engineering is divided into a large number of specialty areas: 1  Mechanical engineering involves design, manufacturing, inspection and maintenance of machinery, equipment and components as well as control systems and instruments for monitoring their status and performance.
Microvascular disease: Disease of the finer blood vessels in the body, including the capillaries. In contrast to macrovascular disease.The microvascular complications of diabetes such as neuropathy can lead to loss of sensation and the development of foot ulcers.icrovascular disease: Disease of the finer blood vessels in the body, including the capillaries. In contrast to macrovascular disease.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder characterized by insulin deficiency, hyperglycemia, and high risk for development of complications of the eyes, kidneys, peripheral nerves, heart and blood vessels. The disease is highly prevalent, affecting approximately 26 million people in the U.S. (1). DCCT Research Group. 2  The effect of intensive treatment of diabetes on the development and progression of long-term complications in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. 3  N Engl J Med 1993;329:977-86.