Diabetes- epidemiology, aetiology, path-physiology Flashcards
1
Q
how many types of diabetes is there?
A
2 main, primary and secondary
2
Q
what s gestational diabetes?
A
- diabetes during pregnancy occurring in 2nd or 3rd trimester) only in 3-4% of all pregnancies
3
Q
what percentage of people have type 1 diabetes?
A
8% of all patients with diabetes
4
Q
who’s most likely to get diabetes?
A
anyone at any age, but 50-60% present in <20yrs
5
Q
what happens during type 1 diabetes?
A
autoantibodies attack their own pancreatic cells
6
Q
is there a relationship between genetics and type 2 diabetes?
A
yes much stringer than in type 1
7
Q
what percentage of type 2 people are obese?
A
80%
8
Q
what is metabolic syndrome?
A
combination of medical disorders when occurring together and increase risk of CVD and Type 2 DM
9
Q
what happens to the number of B-cell if you have diabetes?
A
decreased
type 1= <5-10& remaining
type 2=about 50% remaining
