Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 1 diabetes?
A
beta cells are unable to produce insulin
(can be caused by autoimmune condition attacking beta cells)
2
Q
Give two reasons why pancreas transplants are not used for the treatment of type II diabetes.
A
- type 2 produces insulin
- cells/receptors are less responsive to insulin
- treated by diet/exercise
3
Q
Why is glucose found in the urine of a person with diabetes?
A
- high concentration of glucose in blood
- not all glucose is reabsorbed at proximal convoluted tubule
- carrier/cotransport proteins are saturated
