PSYC 412 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
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Diabetes: disorder in the body"s ability to regulate glucose, or sugar, levels in the blood. Glucose is primary source of energy for cells throughout the body. Insulin is the key that permits glucose to enter cells. Hyperglycemia: when glucose stays in the blood. Symptoms: increased thirst, headaches, trouble concentrating, blurred vision, frequent peeing, fatigue, weight loss. Type 1 diabetes: body"s immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. Type 2 diabetes: cells in the body develop insulin resistance increased need for insulin pancreas gradually loses its ability to produce sufficient amounts to regulate blood sugar. Gestational diabetes: pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes develop high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Heart: heart disease and stroke = 2-4x more common among people with diabetes. Eyes: diabetes cause up to 24,000 new cases of blindness per year. Blood vessels: diabetes damages blood vessels, which leads to circulation issues.
