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The (organ) maintains blood glucose levels by releasing and
(hormones).
Pancrease; insulin and glucagon
Glucagon stimulates what process?
Gluconeogenesis
What condition(s) downregulate insulin secretion?
Low blood sugar
What are the clinical characteristics of type 1 diabetes?
- NO insulin production
- Often < 30>
- Autoimmune, genetic, or viral etiology
- Often have islet cells and/or insulin antibodies present
- REQUIRES insulin injection
- Ketosis prone (DKA)
What are the clinical characteristics of type 2 diabetes?
- Some or none insulin production + insulin resistance
- Usually > 30 YO + overweight @ dx
- NO islet cell antibodies
- Treated with oral hyperglycemics, diet and exercise
- May require insulin
- Ketosis uncommon
- HHS prone
What are the modifiable risk factors for diabetes?
- Elevated weight status
- Low activity level
- High BP
- High cholesterol
What behaviors can reduce the risk for developing diabetes?
- Lose weight + keep it off
- Exercise 30 min 5x/wk
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