Type 2 Diabetes Flashcards
glucose sources
intestinal absorption, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis
In fasting state, glucagon levels increase/decrease
increase
Glucagon
stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
In fasting state, insulin levels increase/decrease
decrease
During eating, insulin levels increase/decrease
increase
Which tissues absorb glucose due to insulin?
muscle, liver, adipose
Insulin resistance
reduced response to circulating insulin
Insulin resistance hyperglycemia
liver, muscle, adipose glucose intake is low and liver glucose output is high –> hyperglycemia
There is a _______ relationship between insulin secretion and insulin resistance
hyperbolic
As one gains weight and becomes obese, it is possible to maintain glucose balance if ____
pancreas increases insulin output –> this ability drops off over time
Prediabetes
impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose
Why do post-prandial sugars rise first after some years of prediabetes?
as ability to ensure high level of insulin secretion tapers off and starts declining, the body has a more difficult time coping with high carbohydrate load vs. simply shutting off liver glucose production –> post prandial sugars rise before fasting glucose
First indicator of diabetes
rise in insulin
By the time of diagnosis, ____% of beta cells are long gone.
50%
normal fasting glucose
100 = more cardiovascular risk)