Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
What is diabetes mellitus?
A
Insulin dependence
Resistance to the effects of insulin
2
Q
What is diabetes insipidus?
A
Deficiency of antidiuretic hormone
excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely dilute urine, with reduction of fluid intake having no effect on the concentration of the urine
3
Q
What is diabetes mellitus Type 1
A
Autoimmune destruction of Bcells - triggered by a viral infection such as coxsackiie or rubella
