Metabolic disorders Flashcards
Give examples to metabolic disorders
Phenylketonuria
Porphyria
Maple syrup urine disease
Diabetes
What is the pathophysiology of Diabetes?
Type 1
Type 2
What is the normal fasting blood glucose?
Between 70-100 mg/dL (4.4 to 5.0 mmol/L
Describe the structure of the pancreas
It seats on the stomach and it has the Islet of Larghan. This contains the alpha and beta cells. Beta cells secrete insulin and Alpha cells secrete glucagon. And the acini secrete digestive juices.
What are some symptoms of type 1 diabetes?
Dehydrated
Constant hunger
Constant urinating
Bed wetting
What are some symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Dehydrated
Slow healing
Constant urinating
Tingling sensation
Examples pf treatment of type 1 diabetes
Insulin replacement
Monitoring glucose level
Diet regimen
Give examples of treatment s for obesity
Regular exercise
Diet
Gastric bypass