Type 1 Diabetes — cause?
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Pathophysiology — insulin resistance?
Decreased cellular response to insulin
Signs of hyperglycemia?
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue
Type 1 Diabetes — cause?
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
Type 2 Diabetes — cause?
Insulin resistance and relative deficiency.
Gestational Diabetes — development?
During pregnancy, resolves postpartum.
Insulin Resistance — definition?
Cells respond inadequately to insulin.
Hyperglycemia — cause?
Insufficient insulin action or secretion.
Screening for Type 2 — age?
Begin at age 45 or earlier with risk factors.
Key goal — diabetes management?
Prevent complications through glucose control.
Answer 10 questions on Diabetes Fundamentals and Management.
1. What is insulin therapy in the context of diabetes management?
2. What is the term used to describe the immune system attacking the pancreatic beta cells in Type 1 diabetes?
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