Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 1 diabetes?
A
The absolute lack of insulin production, immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas
2
Q
What is type 2 diabetes?
A
Accounts for 90% of cases, is caused by building up a resistance to insulin, usually due to obesity
3
Q
What is secondary diabetes?
A
Another condition that induces diabetes
4
Q
What are examples of diseases that can induce diabetes?
A
Acromegaly - causes the release of glucose from cells
Cushings disease - excess cortisol production, which is a counter-regulatory hormone of insulin
Chronic pancreatitis - common in alcohol abuse, no pancreas left to produce insulin
5
Q
What are symptoms and signs of diabetes
A
Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, glycosuria, recurrent skin infraction due to glucose secreted onto skin
