Flashcards in MEH - Diabetes Mellitus Deck (8):
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What causes type 1 diabetes?
Autoimmune beta cell destruction - autoantibodies are directed against the beta cells so insulin producing cells are destroyed
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What causes type 2 diabetes?
Either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the cells cannot use the insulin properly
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How does diabetes mellitus present?
Polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision, urogenital infections, tiredness, weakness, weight loss
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How is diabetes diagnosed?
- fasting glucose
- oral glucose tolerance test
- HbA1c
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How does type 1 diabetes present?
Rapid onset (weeks) weight loss, polyuria and polydipsia, may be ketoacidosis
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What is the main treatment of type 1 diabetes?
Exogenous insulin given by sub-cutaneous injection several times per day
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What lifestyle factors can be linked with type 2 diabetes?
Obesity and physical inactivity
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