Week 5 - Endocrine and Metabolic disorders: Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
How many Australians have diabetes?
A
1.2 million or 4.9%
2
Q
Which gender has a higher incidence of diabetes?
A
Males
3
Q
True or false, prevalence of diabetes increases with age?
A
True
4
Q
What percentage of deaths does diabetes contribute to?
A
10.5% of deaths
5
Q
What are the long term complications of T1?
A
Macrovascular - Heart disease and stroke
Microvascular - Retinopathy, kidney disease and neuropathy
