Patho: Diabetes can be classified and categorized in many ways. In general, the different diabetes can be classified as a group of metabolic disorders, all of which are characterized by abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates. The most common complication is hyperglycemia. This is caused by a defect in the secretion of insulin, or a defect in the effects of insulin on the tissues. Typically diagnosed after 30 years of age, Type 2 diabetes is characterized by tissues developing insulin resistance. There are several components influencing the development of insulin resistance. The evolution of Type 2 Diabetes can be broken into 3 stages, the first of which is believed to have a genetic component that decreases insulin sensitivity. Throughout the
