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.
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