Endocrine system part 4: diabetes Flashcards
Diabetes mellitus
Hypo-secretion of insulin
Chronic disease of high levels of glucose in the blood
Type 1 and type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 1 initial symptoms
Tiredness.
Large quantities of dilute urine containing glucose.
Great thirst due to loss of so much liquid.
Diabetes mellitus type 1 causes
Autoimmune disease destroys insulin producing beta cells.
as a results pancreas doesn’t produce insulin.
Therefore, glucose remains in the blood instead of moving into the cells (hyperglaecemia: high glucose/sugar levels)
Diabetes mellitus type 1 treatment
No cure.
Proper diabetic management, regular exercise.
Daily insulin injections.
Test blood sugar levels regularly.
Pancreas transplant.
Stem cells.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 treatment
Balanced diet.
Low GI carbohydrates.
Losing weight and regular exercise.
Insulin.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 causes
Develops when body produces less insulin or not able to use the insulin correctly.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 symptoms
Urination and thirst increase, weight loss when they are not trying to.
diabetes damages the nerves and causes problems with sensation.
diabetes damages blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
poor blood flow in arms and legs.
affects ability of cuts and sores to heal, leading to ulcers and/or gangrene.
Diabetes mellitus
Hypo-secretion of insulin
Chronic disease of high levels of glucose in the blood
Type 1 and type 2
insulin resistance
The inability of the cells to respond to insulin; occurs in type 2 diabetes.
What factors increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes
Diet high in sugars, fats and processed food leading to overweight and obesity.
Lack of excercise.
Increasing age.
when does Diabetes mellitus type 1 start
in childhood
hyperglaecemia
A condition of high sugar/glucose levels in the blood
When does type 2 start
starts in adulthood and influenced by lifestyle
which diabetes type is more common
Type 2
