Type I Diabetes Mellitus

Question 1

Type I DM is an endocrine disorder characterized by ___.

Answer 1

Hyperglycemia.

Question 2

Type I DM causes destruction of ___ cells in pancreas resulting in insulin ___.

Answer 2

beta; deficiency.

Question 3

How does Type 1 DM affect the following lab results: blood glucose, HbA1c.

Answer 3

Increase glucose, >125 mg/dL fasting.

Increased HbA1c, >6.5%.

Question 4

What autoantibodies are detected with Type I DM?

Answer 4

GAD and IA-2.