Chapter 8 - Metabolic Diseases Flashcards
1
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a metabolic disease marked by high levels of glucose resulting from defects of insulin production, insulin action, or both
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diabetes
2
Q
carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity with onset or first recognition during pregnancy
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gestational diabetes
3
Q
a condition in which the body has blood sugar levels higher than normal, but not high enough to classify as diabetes
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glucose intolerance
4
Q
an autoimmune disease that causes pancreatic beta-cell destruction and the inability
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Type 1 diabetes
5
Q
a metabolic disorder that results from the inability of the body to respond appropriately to insulin; as the need for insulin rises, the pancreas gradually loses its ability to produce it
A
Type 2 diabetes
