Diabetes Flashcards

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Q

What is diabetes mellitus

A

A group of metabolic diseases characterised by chronic hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

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2
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What are the types of diabetes

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T1D
T2D
Gestational diabetes

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3
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What is T1D characterized as?

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Characterised by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells leading to absolute insulin deficiency.

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What is T2D characterized as?

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Results from a combination of insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction. Strongly associated with obesity and lifestyle factors

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5
Q

T1D is more common in?

A

Childhood and adolescence

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6
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T2D is more common?

A

Adults

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7
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What is Gestational diabetes?

A

Hyperglycemia at onset or during pregnancy

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8
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What is a normal fasting glucose level

A

3.5 - 5.5 mmol/l

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9
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What is prediabetes fasting glucose level?

A

5.6 - 6.9mmol/l

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10
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What is diabetes fasting glucose level

A

> 7 mmol/l

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11
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Weight loss is more common in T2D, True or False?

A

True

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