Diabetes Type 2

Question 1

Diabetes type 2

Answer 1

Insulin cannot get into the cell
Insulin resistant
Risk factors: lifestyle, diet, genetics

Question 2

Type 2 pathology

Answer 2

Insulin resistant
Target cells dont recognize insulin
Increase in blood glucose
Pancreas produce more insulin
Too much insulin production
Beta cell death
Not enough insulin

Question 3

Treatment of Type 2

Answer 3

1) Lifestyle changes: diet, weight loss, exercise
2) anti diabetic drug (1 or 2)
3) Insulin

Question 4

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state

Answer 4

Serious, acute condition with high mortality rate caused by insufficient circulating insulin
- skin appears dry, flushed, and warm
- treatment is IV insulin so regular!

Question 5

DKA vs HHS

Answer 5

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