NURS103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Gestational Diabetes
16 Dec 2017
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Metabolic syndrome group of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Abdominal obesity, high bp, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, low hdl levels. A group of diseases characterized by hyperglycemia attributable to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Almost one third of cases are undiagnosed. Minority populations and the elderly are disproportionately affected: prevalence in indigenous populations 3-5x the rate. Stimulates storage of glucose in the liver and muscle as glycogen. Signals the liver to stop the release of glucose. Enhances the storage of dietary fat in adipose tissue. Accelerates transport of amino acids into cells. Inhibits the breakdown of stored glucose, protein, and fat. Diabetes mellitus associated with other conditions or syndromes. Insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed by an autoimmune process. Requires insulin, as little or no insulin is produced. Onset is acute and usually occurs before age 30.
