NUR 220 Diabetes

NUR 220 Diabetes
1. what can causeType 1 diabetes
Answer
environmental triggers, genetic predisposition, and destruction of beta cells
2. where are beta cells produced
Answer
pancreas in the islet of Langerhans
3. what do beta cells produce
Answer
insulin
4. where do we want glucose to be in the body
Answer
in the cell (has to have a key/insulin to get in)
5. what did type 1 diabetes used to be called
Answer
juvenile onset
6. what are some clinical manifestations of type 1 diabetes
Answer
sudden weight loss, polydipsia (thirst), polyuria (urine), polyphagia (hunger), and vision issues
7. what kind of treatment does T1 diabetes require
Answer
insulin
8. what isType 2 diabetes also called
Answer
adult onset - also the most common type of diabetes