Disorders of Pancreatic Hormones Flashcards
Cause of T1DM
Lack of Insulin Secretion
T1DM
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Hyperglycemia and Metabolic Acidosis
Frequently occurs in T1DM patients
T1DM
Common presentations of DKA
Laboured Respiration
Abdominal Pain
Hypotension
Signs of Severe Dehydration
T1DM
How is DKA treated?
Insulin
Fluids
T1DM
T1DM can be attributed to ____ and ____ factors
__Genetic__
__Environment__
T1DM
Mechanism of occurence
T- and B-cell mediated immune destruction of Pancreatic β cells
T1DM
Why do autoimmune reactions occur?
Autoantigens from Pancreatic β cells are targeted by immune system due to molecular mimicry after a viral infection
T1DM
Why does dehydration occur in T1DM?
Osmotic Diuresis
T1DM
Describe the process of Osmotic Diuresis
T1DM
Chronic Complications
Retinopathy
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Autonomic Neuropathy
Accelerated Atherosclerosis
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Causes of T2DM
Initially: Peripheral Insulin Resistance
Later: High Glucagon and Deficient Insulin Secretion
T2DM
Other Pathophysiological Causes (Besides Insulin Resistance and ↑Glucagon Levels)
Excessive Hepatic Glucose Production
Abnormal Fat Metabolism
Systemic Low-Grade Inflammation
Genetics
T2DM
Typical Characteristics of patients
Older than 40
Obese with Predominately Abdominal fat
T2DM
How can it be diagnosed?
Laboratory Testing