31 - diabetes Flashcards
blood sugar, hypo or hyperglycemia?
nervous, shakey, dizzy, condused, headache, cold clammy, fast heart beat, irritability
hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
below 80mg/dl
blood sugar, hypo or hyperglycemia?
weak, tired, frequent urination, increased thirst, decreased appetite, blurry vision, itchy dry skin, breath smells fruity
hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
above 120mg/dl
blood sugar level chart
fasting - 80-120
just ate 170-200
3 hours after meal 120-140
normal pre-diabetic or diabetic ?
normal
blood sugar level chart
fasting - 101-125
just ate 190-230
3 hours after meal 140-160
normal pre-diabetic or diabetic ?
pre-diabetic
blood sugar level chart
fasting - 126+
just ate 220-300
3 hours after meal 200+
normal pre-diabetic or diabetic ?
diabetic
Hypoglycemia presents an acute problem
_ uses glucose almost exclusively as its source of
chemical energy to supply ATP
Brain
Glc yeilds CO2 and water + ATP
Brain only has a few minutes worth of glucose stored.
Need sufficient glucose in bloodstream
moderate hypoglycemia - brain dysfunction
severe hypoglycemia - death
high levels of blood sugar
(hyperglycemia) is also not good for you
Bottom line: your body goes to great lengths to regulate
_ levels
blood glucose levels
have to be regulated can’t be too high or too low
When fasting, the body maintains glucose
in blood at 70 – 100 mg/dl
When you eat, the level of glucose in your blood _.
This triggers insulin
release from the pancreas. Insulin (acting through its receptor) does some
things that lower blood sugar levels.
when you eat, the level of glc rises
After a meal, 2/3 of the glucose in the blood is removed and stored in the _ and _ as glycogen
Once glycogen stores are filled, glucose is converted to _ in the liver and stored as
triglycerides in fat cells
liver
and skeletal muscle
fatty acids
During times of need, glucose is liberated from glycogen and released from
the _ to the blood in order to keep blood glucose levels appropriate.
Glucose (stored as glycogen) in _ is not released but is used within the
muscle as needed
liver releases Glc when needed
in muscle - not released
The _ is responsible for keeping the blood glucose level
where it needs to be
liver
If blood glucose is high, the liver (and muscle) store it as glycogen
_ = glucose -> glycogen
glycogenesis
If blood glucose is low, the liver releases it from glycogen
_ = glycogen -> glucose
glycogenolysis
If the liver runs out of glycogen but still thinks glucose levels are low, it will make
glucose by a process known as _
gluconeogenesis
glycogenolysis until glycogen stores are depleted then if bloodglc is still low, gluconeogenesis occurs
Hormones produced by the pancreas are entrusted with regulating
blood glucose levels
_ cells - secrete somatostatin
_ cells - secrete glucagon
_ cells - secrete insulin
δ cells: secrete somatostatin
α cells: secrete glucagon
β cells: secrete insulin
islets of Langerhans are the regions of the pancreas that contain its endocrine (hormone-producing) cells
_ and _ are
the principal hormones
regulating blood sugar
levels
Glucagon - alpha cells -
Insulin - beta cells
_ hormone stimulates breakdown of glycogen and raises blood glucose levels
glucagon - alpha cells
raises blood sugar
_ hormone stimulates the formation of glycogen
stimulates glucose uptake from blood
insulin - beta cells - lowers blood sugar
high blood sugar promotes
glucagon or insulin release from pancreas
high blood sugar - promotes insulin release
low blood sugar promotes glucagon release
Glucagon or insulin?
acts through a G protein coupled receptor (coupled to Gαs) to elevate cAMP levels and activate protein kinase A.
glucagon
this initiates a kinase cascade leading to liberation of glucose from glycogen, mainly in liver and skeletal muscle.
Glucagon or insulin?
acts through a tyrosine kinase receptor
insulin
- decreases blood glc levels
- promotes storage of fat
- enhances protein anabolism
3 major effects of insulin
- decreases blood sugar - how?
A rise in blood sugar levels triggers insulin release from β cells. Insulin
mobilizes cells to utilize the glucose and store the glucose.
- decreases blood sugar levels - Stimulate glucose uptake by liver, muscle, adipose,
increases glycogen synthesis,
decreases gluconeogenesis
3 major effects of insulin
Insulin promotes storage of fat - how
Promotes fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis (liver)
Increase fatty acid transport into adipose cells (storage)
Increased conversion to triglycerides (adipose)
Decreases breakdown of triglycerides (adipose)
3 major effects of insulin
enhances protein anabolism - how
Increases amino acid transport into cells
Increases general protein synthesis
Decreases general protein degradation
_ is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. There are three common types.
Diabetes mellitus (DM),
NOT - Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a condition
characterized by large amounts of dilute urine
and increased thirst.
Caused by damage to pituitary gland leading to loss of
antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) release.
a form of diabetes mellitus in which
not enough insulin is produced.
This results in high blood sugar
levels in the body.
DM TYPE 1
Type 1 diabetes happens when your immune system destroys cells in your pancreas called β cells. They’re the ones that make insulin. Some people get a condition called secondary diabetes. It’s similar to type 1, except the immune system doesn’t destroy your β cells. They’re wiped out by something else, like a disease or an injury to your pancreas
_ a longterm metabolic disorder that is
characterized by high blood sugar,
insulin resistance, and relative lack
of insulin
DM type 2
The causes of type 2 diabetes are not completely understood. Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle clearly play roles. Genetic predisposition factors, only some of which are known, also play a role
a condition in which a woman without diabetes develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes generally results in few symptoms; however, it does increase the risk of preeclampsia, depression, and requiring a Caesarean section. Babies born to mothers with poorly treated gestational diabetes are at increased risk of being too large, having low blood sugar after birth, and jaundice. If untreated, it can also result in a stillbirth. Long term, children are at higher risk of being overweight and developing type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes
_ diabetes usually begins before age 40, although there have been people diagnosed at an older age. In the United States, the peak age at diagnosis is around 14
Type 1
pancreas cannot produce insulin
autoimmune disease that
leads to the destruction of β cells
_ diabetes can be thought of as hyperglycemia*
associated with ‘relative’ insulin deficiency**
* High levels of blood glucose
**Not enough insulin to do the job it needs to do
Type II
Type II diabetes develops over time. Genetics play a role but _ and _ are key contributors. Development of cellular resistance to insulin is a key. This insulin
resistance is part of a series of problems known as metabolic syndrome
genetics - some role
obesity and sedentary lifestyle - main role
metabolic syndrome - insulin resistance, high BP, high triglyceride levels, low HDLs