diabetes mellitus Flashcards
what is diabetes mellitus
systemic metabolic disorder in which there is chronic hyperglycemia
what are the two reasons for diabetes mellitus
- decrease in production/secretion of insulin (t1)
2. a decrease in the cells ability to utilize the insulin-receptor problem (t2)
insulin deficiency results in
impaired use of CHO, fats and proteins
chronic hyperglycemia causes
structural abnormalities in the vasculature of many organs
in the lock and key concept, insulin is which
key
where does insulin come from
pancreas (beta cells)
what is glute 4
glucose transporter protein
where does insulin and glucose bind on a cell?
to the tyrosine kinase receptors
glute 4 allows glucose and insulin to ender cells by what
facilitated diffusion
type one is also called what
juvenile onset
type two is also called what
adult onset
which type of DM is most common
type 2 (85-90%)
what is the age of onset for type one
usually before 30 (abrupt)
why does type one happen?
theory is that beta cells are destroyed by an inappropriate autoimmune response supported by the presence of islet cell antibities
what is the cause of type two
resistance to insulin in the cell membrane receptors or a decrease in the number of receptors
what are the risk factors for type two
age
obesity
heredity
what are the manifestations of type one
polyuria polydyspia (thirst) polyphagia (hunger) weight loss (gluconeogenisis) weakness/fatigue
what are the clinical manifestations of type two
same as type one or may be asymptomatic
what is the management of type one
insulin
diet/exercise
what is the management of type two
diet/exercise
oral hypoglycemic meds
insulin possibly