14. Glucose Interolerance Flashcards
results from abnormal production or use of insulin from the pancreas
daibetes mellitus
deficient beta cell insulin production and normal synthesis but abnormal release are examples of what type of diabetes mellitus?
production problems
peripheral insulin receptor dysf or abnormalities of non-pancreatic hormones are examples of what type of diabetes mellitus?
use problems
early onset and requires insulin
type 1
middge age onset, non-insulin dependent, overweight, tissue resistance
type ll
normal glucose tolerance depends on the
liver
high levels of ______ supresses glycogen conversion to glucose
glucose
stimulates glycogen conversion to glucose
epinephrine
increase glycogen levels by converting AA’s to glycogen for gluconeogenesis
cortisol/cortisone
polydipsia, polyuria, ketonuria, acetone breath, neurologic adrenergic, and weight loss
daibetes mellitus
whipple’s triad for hypoglycemia
- symptoms
- low plasma glucose
- relief of symptoms to therapy