Type 1 Diabetes — cause?
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Type 1 Diabetes — cause?
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
Pathophysiology — insulin resistance?
Decreased cellular response to insulin
Type 2 Diabetes — cause?
Insulin resistance and relative deficiency.
Signs of hyperglycemia?
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue
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.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Diabetes Fundamentals and Management.
1. What is insulin therapy in the context of diabetes management?
2. What is the primary cause of insulin deficiency in Type 1 diabetes?
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