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Diabetes medications
Question | Answer |
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Diabetes | carbohydrate metabolism disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose. |
Type 1 Diabetes | 5-10% of population affected. Destruction of pancreatic beta cells. No insulin produced. abrupt onset characterized by: the 3 Ps. |
The 3 Polys. | Polyuria, polydypsia, polyphagia. |
Type 2 Diabetes. | 90-95%of population affected. Decrease in insulin sensitivity. Slow onset. Non-specific clinical manifestations. |
Diagnostic tests | A1C>6.5 FBG>_ 126 |