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1
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What causes type 1 diabetes?

A

Autoimmune beta cell destruction - autoantibodies are directed against the beta cells so insulin producing cells are destroyed

2
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What causes type 2 diabetes?

A

Either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the cells cannot use the insulin properly

3
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How does diabetes mellitus present?

A

Polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision, urogenital infections, tiredness, weakness, weight loss

4
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How is diabetes diagnosed?

A
  • fasting glucose
  • oral glucose tolerance test
  • HbA1c
5
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How does type 1 diabetes present?

A

Rapid onset (weeks) weight loss, polyuria and polydipsia, may be ketoacidosis

6
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What is the main treatment of type 1 diabetes?

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Exogenous insulin given by sub-cutaneous injection several times per day

7
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What lifestyle factors can be linked with type 2 diabetes?

A

Obesity and physical inactivity

8
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Why is type 2 diabetes sometime difficult to detect?

A

The symptoms are very variable due to the slower rise in blood glucose, and they may be asymptomatic. May have polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss.

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