Diabetes Flashcards by Cecilie Mikkelsen | Brainscape

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What is the definition of type 1 diabetes?

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cell mediated autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta-cells
result in partial or total inability to secrete insulin

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What is the definition of type 2 diabetes?

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non insulin dependent diabetes
disorders of insulin action and insulin secretion

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