diabetes mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
general symptoms
A
persistently high blood glucose level, presence of glucose in urine after meal and slow/difficult healing of wound
2
Q
type 1 diabetes cause
A
destruction of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans by the body’s own immune system
3
Q
type 1 diabetes symptoms
A
- constant thirst
- undiminished hunger
- excessive urination
4
Q
type 1 diabetes treatment
A
- injection of insulin into blood stream daily
- regular measurement of blood glucose level
5
Q
type 2 diabetes cause
A
poor diet
6
Q
type 2 diabetes symptoms
A
mild sufferers usually have sufficient blood insulin, but insulin receptors or cells have become defective
7
Q
type 2 diabetes treatment
A
largely by diet alone
