Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
(19 cards)
Other names for Type 2 DM: (7)
Non-Insulin Dependent
Adult Type
Mature Onset
Stable Diabetes
Ketosis-Resistant
Receptor-Deficient DM
Geneticist’s Nightmare
Why is Type 2 DM is regarded as the Geneticist’s Nightmare?
because the classical pattern of genetic transmission does not apply to Type 2 DM
Other names for Type of 1 DM: (4)
Insulin Dependent DM
Juvenile Onset DM
Brittle Diabetes
Ketosis-Prone Diabetes
Pathogenesis of Type 1 DM:
Occurs only if 80-90% of beta-cell is destroyed
Pathogenesis of Type 2 DM:
Insulin Resistance (due to alteration/ absence
of insulin receptors)
Match:
Type 1 DM
Type 2 DM
a. Children/Teens
b. Adults
Type 1 DM - Children/Teens
Type 2 DM - Adults
Risk factors:
Type 1 DM
Type 2 DM
Type 1 - Autoimmunity
Type 2: Genetics, Race, Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Ethnicity, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hypertension
Ketosis:
Controlled poorly; common
Type 1 DM
Ketosis:
RARE
Type 2 DM
Medication:
Type 1 DM
Insulin
Medication:
Type 2 DM
Oral agents
Symptoms:
Abrupt
Type 1 DM
Symptoms:
Gradual
Type 2 DM
Cause of DM is UNKNOWN
Idiopathic Type 1 DM
Diabetes mellitus that does not have β-cell autoantibodies and have episodic requirements for insulin replacement
Idiopathic Type 1 DM
May occur in pregnant women only
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Disorder characterized by impaired ability to metabolize carbohydrates usually caused by a deficiency of insulin, metabolic or hormonal changes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
GDM disappears after pregnancy. GDM should be evaluated 24-28 weeks after birth.
a. 1st statement is true, 2nd statement is true
b. 1st statement is true, 2nd statement is false
c. a. 1st statement is false, 2nd statement is true
d. 1st statement is false, 2nd statement is false
b. 1st statement is true, 2nd statement is false
Should be evaluated 6-12 weeks after birth
When should screening test for GDM be performed?
Screening should be performed between 24-28 weeks of gestation
