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Islets of Langerhans
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Alpha cells: glucagon
Beta cells: insulin |
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type 1 diabete mellitus
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pancreatic beta cell destruction
d/t autoimmune process |
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type 2 diabetes mellitus
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a combination of beta cell dysfunction and insulin resistance
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glycemic control - normals
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HGB A1C <7%><100mg /><140
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symptoms of diabetes
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hyperglycemia
3 p's: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia blurred vision fatigue paresthesias heavy breathing |
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treatment of diabetes
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diet: low simple sugars and fat
exercise drug therapy: insulin, oral (type 2) |
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complications of diabetes
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diabetic ketoacidosis
hyperclycemic hyperosmolar, nonketotic coma hypoglycemia smogyi effect dawn phenomenon |
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complications of poorly controlled hyperglycemia
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hyperlipidemia
increased risk CVA decreased healing diabetic retinopathy diabetic nephropathy diabetic neuropathy |
