types of diabetes

Question 1

list the different types of diabetes

Answer 1

type 1
type 2
gestational
other conditions that result in hyperglycemia (TPN and steroids)

Question 2

what percentage of diabetics have type 1 diabetes

Answer 2

5%-10%

Question 3

describe the cellular process of type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

immune mediated beta cells are destroyed by autoimmune process

Question 4

why is type 1 diabetes considered idiopathic

Answer 4

because it is unknown what causes type 1 diabetes

Question 5

what percentage of diabetics have type 2 diabetes

Answer 5

90%-95%

Question 6

describe the cellular process of type 2 diabetes

Answer 6

combination of insulin resistance and beta cell failure (insulin deficiency)

Question 7

is type 2 diabetes a progressive disease

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

is ketoacidosis rare in type 2 diabetes

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

when does ketoacidosis usually arise in diabetics with type 2 diabetes

Answer 9

in illnesses

Question 10

can genetics be a factor in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Answer 10

yes