Week five Flashcards
What is the age of onset for DM1?
Most common in younger people by can occur at any age
What is the age of onset for DM2?
More usually age 35 years or older but can occur at any age. Incidence is increasing in children
What is the type of onset for DM1?
Abrupt but disease process may present for several years
What is the type of onset for DM2?
Insidious, may go undiagnosed for years
What is the prevalence of DM1?
5-15%
What is the prevalence of DM2?
85-95%
What are environmental factors of DM1?
Virus, toxins
What are environmental factors of DM2?
Obesity, lack of exercise
What is the primary defect of DM1?
Absent or minimal insulin production
What is the primary defect of DM2?
Insulin resistance, decreased insulin production over time, alterations in production of adipokines
What are islet cell antibodies in DM1?
Often present at onset
What are islet cell antibodies in DM2?
Absent
What is endogenous insulins for DM1?
Absent
What is endogenous insulins for DM2?
Initially increased in response to insulin resistance. Secretion diminishes over time
What is the nutritional status of a DM1 patient?
Thin, normal or obese
What is the nutritional status of a DM2 patient?
Obese or normal
What are symptoms of DM1?
Thirst, polyuria, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss
What are symptoms of DM2?
Frequently none, fatigue, recurrent infections
How does ketosis occur with DM1?
Prone at onset or during insulin deficiency
How does ketosis occur with DM1?
Resistant except during infection or stress
What therapy is needed for both forms of DM?
Nutritional therapy
Is insulin required for DM1?
Yes, for all individuals