PNUR-124 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
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Quiz 5 study guide: discuss current issues, trends and research related to diabetes mellitus, what is diabetes, diabetes is a multisystem disease related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both (lewis et al. Pnur 124: high cholesterol levels (ldl, history of gestational diabetes or delivery of babies over 9 pounds, differentiate between type i and type 2 diabetes in terms of etiology and treatment modalities. Pnur 124: type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin dependent diabetes, associated with genetic disposition. Involves beta-cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency. Is an autoimmune disorder: occurs in individuals who are < 30 yrs. (peak onset 11-13 yrs. old, clinical manifestations of t1. Hyperglycemia (as there is no insulin to transport glucose into the cells) Hyperosmolality (increase glucose in blood draws water from the intracellular spaces in the vascular circulation) Blurred vision (osmotic effects = swelling of lenses) Dka: type 2 diabetes, occurs due to decreased production of insulin by the pancreas.
