Diabetes Flashcards
1
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what is diabetes mellitus type 2?
A
peripheral insulin resistance B cell response to glucose delayed or absent
2
Q
What is diabetes mellitus type 1 ?
A
autoimmune destruction of B cells ( by viral infection, rubella)
3
Q
What is gestational diabetes?
A
insulin resistance, probably triggered by hormonal changes
4
Q
examples of microvascular
A
retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy
5
Q
examples of microvascular
A
ischaemic heart disease stroke peripheral vascular disease
6
Q
What is diabetes insipidus
A
deficiency of ADH
7
Q
what is diabetes mellitus
A
resistance to effects of insulin and deficiency of insulin
8
Q
what is ketoacidosis
A
rapid break down of fat and protein releases ketones and acids into the blood stream
9
Q
what is hyperosmolar non netoticstate
A
severe dehydration occurs in DM 2
