Type 1 Diabetes Flashcards
1
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Definition of Type 1 diabetes
A
An autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin
2
Q
Symptom for T1D
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- Excessive Thirst
- Weight Loss
- Fast Heart Rate
- Excessive Hunger
- Fatigue
3
Q
Genes that contribute to T1D
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-Insulin gene
- HLA genes (HLA-DR, HLA-DQ,
and HLA-DP )
- Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte
associated protein
- Protein tyrosine phosphatase gene
- IL2RA and IFIH1
4
Q
T1D causes
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- Genetics
- Environmental: viral infection, toxins, gut microbiome alternation
5
Q
Diagnosis T1D
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- Measure blood glucose
6
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Treatment
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- Insulin therapy
- Diet and Exercise
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
