Type 1 diabetes

Question 1

Types 1 diabetes was once known as what? (2)

Answer 1

Juvenile onset or insulin dependent diabetes

Question 2

Type 1 DM is an autoimmune disorder
But why is that?

( it also has a genetic link )

Answer 2

Because the body develops antibodies against insulin and or pancreatic B cells that produce insulin resulting in not enough insulin to Survive

Question 3

Generally type 1 diabetes effects who?
Accounts for 5-10% of all people with diabetes

Answer 3

People under the age of 40

Question 4

What is the onset of the disease? (Type 1 diabetes )?

Answer 4

Islet cells autoantibodies are present for months to years before symptoms occur

Question 5

Manifestations develop when what?

Then a rapid onset with?

Answer 5

Pancreas can no longer produce insulin

Ketoacidosis

Question 6

What are the 3 Ps for diabetes ?

Answer 6

Polydipsia ( thirsty ! )
Polyuria ( pee to much )
Polyphagia ( hungry ! )

Question 7

Type 1 diabetes will forever require what?

Answer 7

Exogenous insulin

Question 8

What are the other manifestations of diabetes 1 ? (4)

Answer 8

Weight loss
Weakness
Fatigue
Ketoacidosis

Question 9

Extra notes
Without insulin, the patient will develop DKA, a life threatening condition causing metabolic acidosis