Speed of Light 1 Measurement of the Speed of Light in Air Measuring the speed of something is a familiar process, just measure the time it takes to travel agiven distance.But as Galileo discover, light is much faster that anything else encountered in everydaylife.rom these measurements the speed of light can be determined. Figure 1 General arrangement of the equipment used to measure the speed of light. For clarity, thereturn path of the light from the fixed mirror is displaced slightly, and the angle of the rotating mirror forthe return reflection is exaggerated.
Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. This form was previously referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile diabetes. 2  The cause is unknown. 3  Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. 4  As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop.
The other diseases for which Type 2 diabetes is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include: 1  Autoimmune Diabetes Insipidus. 2  Diabetes. 3  Gestational diabetes.  Impaired glucose 1  tolerance. MODY diabetes. 2  Pheochromocytoma. Prostate Cancer. 3  Somatostatinoma. Type 1 diabetes.