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1
Q

define diabetes mellitus..

A

a disorder of the metabolism that causes excessive thirst and the production of large amounts of urine.

2
Q

what does mellitus mean?

A
  • sweet (due to sweet smelling urine that has high sugar content)
3
Q

what does diabetes mean?

A

passing through

4
Q

which cells are responsible for producing insulin?

A

the islet cells in the endocrine portion of the pancreas

5
Q

what are the 5 types of diabetes mellitus?

A
  • type 1
  • type 2
  • gestational
  • MODY
  • other causes
6
Q

what % of diabetes is type 1 and type 2?

A

type 1 = 10%

type 2 = 90%

7
Q

what is the worry with gestational diabetes mellitus?

A
  • that it may progress into type 2 even after birth
8
Q

4 facts about type 1 diabetes mellitus

A
  1. auto immune condition (destruction of the islet cells)
  2. affects younger patients
  3. insulin dependant
  4. genetic element
9
Q

2 facts about type 2 diabetes mellitus

A
  • unusual to be diagnosed under 40

- insulin resistant

10
Q

what are the two ways that insulin can be administered to those with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

A
  1. injection
  2. automatic pump (subcutaneous delivery of insulin when blood sugar at a certain level and info is blue toothed to the pump)
11
Q

when do type 1 diabetics need to inject insulin?

A
  • after eating carbohydrate (not necessary if a meal contains no carbs)
12
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what normally happens in the body (i.e. when not insulin resistant)?

A

the insulin binds to the receptors allowing glucose to enter the cells

13
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what happens in the body when insulin resistance has occurred?

A
  • insulin binds to the receptor but not as responsive to insulin molecule.
  • less glucose then enters the cell
  • glucose build up in the blood
14
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what are 2 causes of insulin resistance?

A
  1. ectopic fat accumulation & increase FFA circulation

2. Increase inflammatory mediators

15
Q

what does IRS-1 stand for?

A

insulin receptor substrate 1

16
Q

as the beta-cell function decline the blood glucose levels….

A

increase