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Pharm Ch 36
Diabetes Medications
Question | Answer |
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Diabetes characterized: | hyperglycemia, abnormalities in fat, carbs, and protein metabolism that lead to microvascular, macrovascular, and neuropathic complications |
Type 1 DM | autoimmune destruction of beta cells in pancreas |
Type 1 symptoms | polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, loss of weight/strength, irritability, ketoacidosis |
Type 2 DM characterized | decrease in beta cell activity, insulin resistance, or increase in glucose production by liver |