PCS 181 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Guided Imagery, Problem Solving, Motivational Interviewing
22 Apr 2018
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Characterized by the inability to metabolize glucose. The prevalence of diabetes has increased for the last 30 years. Insulin is the hormone produced by pancreas required for glucose metabolism. Insulin binds to cells, opens glucose channels allowing glucose to enter from the blood. The most common endocrine disorder: diabetes mellitus: hyperglycemia elevated blood glucose, hypoglycemia blood glucose levels drop too low. 3 type of diabetes type 1, 2 and gestational. Type 1 and 2 accounts nearly all diabetes cases while gestational is least common (occurs in pregnant women) An autoimmune disease (affects childhood) destroys beta cells of the pancreas that produces insulin insulin deficiency patients rely on insulin supplementation. Known as insulin resistance and/or deficiency (means body produces some insulin but it wont support the body"s need) Body does not respond to the action of insulin hampers body"s ability to breakdown carbs, fays and proteins. Develops during pregnancy from hormonal changes and metabolic demands reduces insulin production/effectiveness.
