A Standard Methodology for the Construction of Symptoms Ontology for Diabetes Diagnosis

Abstract

Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way that the body uses food for energy. It is a common hormonal problem that if untreated can lead to diabetes complications such as diabetic neuropathy, kidney problems, heart problems, retinopathy and other disorders. Earlier diagnosis for diabetes can prevent the serious cases. This research work aims to diagnose or predict the diabetes in the earlier stage by using reasoner. The reasoner utilizes symptoms ontology for diagnosing the same. The symptoms ontology is a domain specific which helps to provide the possible meaningful factors which leads to diabetes. This paper aims to discuss the way of construction of Symptoms ontology for diabetes and utilization of same for Diagnosing diabetes.