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Diabetes Mellitus

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Term
Definition
Type 1   the result of pancreatic islet cell destruction and no insulin production  
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Type 2   insulin resistance with a defect in compensatory insulin secretion  
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Three types of cells in pancreas   Alpha Beta Delta  
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Alpha cells   Produce glucagon breakdown of glycogen in the liver  
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Glucoagon   Decrease glucose oxidation Increase blood glucose levels  
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Glycogenolysis   Breakdown of liver glycogen  
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Gluconeogenesis   Formation of glucose from fats and proteins  
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Beta cells   Secretes insulin movement of glucose across cell membrane thus decreases blood glucose  
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Delta cells   Produce somatostatin Neurotransmitter inhibits production of glucagon and insulin  
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Pathophysiology of Diabetes   Defects in secretion of insulin Defects in action of insulin Or both problems  
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Characteristics of Type 1   Polyuria Polydipsia Polyphagia  
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Characteristics of Type 2   Decrease in insulin available Cellular resistance to insulin activity Hyperglycemia occurs slowly over time  
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Treatment of DM   Weight loss Diet Excercise Hypoglycemic agents when needed  
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Hemoglobin A1C   Measures levels of glycosylated hemoglobin  
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Types of Insulin   Rapid acting Short acting Intermediate acting Long acting  
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Sulfonylureas (TYPE2)   Increase insulin production Glipizide (Glucotorl) Glyburide (Diabeta)  
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Meglitinides (TYPE2)   Stimulate pancreas  
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Biguanides (TYPE2)   Reduces glucose production in the liver  
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Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (TYPE2)   slow the digestion of carbohydates in the small intestine  
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D-Phenylalanine (Amino Acid) Derivative   Stimulates rapid and short insulin secretion from the pancreas  
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Hypoglycemia   Tired Irritability Restless Excessive hunger Diaphoresis Depression  
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