Etiology
This family-related risk factor can influence beta cell dysfunction.
What is genetics?
This hormone increases as insulin decreases.
What is glucagon?
General feeling of tiredness seen in pts with T2DM.
What is fatigue?
Type 2 diabetes can cause this vision issue.
What is diabetic retinopathy?
This condition, often occurring before type 2 diabetes, is defined by elevated blood sugar levels not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis.
What is prediabetes?
This condition is a major risk factor for Type 2 DM due to its role in insulin production.
What is obesity?
This results from decreased beta cell mass and function.
What is hypoinsulinemia?
Frequent urination is known by this medical term.
What is polyuria?
Name one chronic complication of DM from cardiovascular disease.
What is CAD, angina, or MI?
Up to this percentage of people with type 2 diabetes are unaware they have the condition.
What is 25%?
Diabetes results from either decreased insulin production or this.
What is insulin resistance?
this hormone has decreased activity and plays a role in satiety and glucose control.
What is amylin?
Excessive thirst seen in pts with T2DM.
What is polydipsia.
Name the 3 general categories of chronic complications of DM
What is microvascular disease, macrovascular disease, and infection?
This long-term blood test gives an average of blood sugar levels over about three months.
What is the A1C test?
A person may develop Type 2 DM if these specific pancreatic cells are reduced in number.
What are beta cells?
This hormone has decreased activity in obesity and contributes to insulin resistance.
What is ghrelin?
Medical term for excessive hunger or increased appetite.
What is polyphasia?
Name the three chronic complications of DM from peripheral vascular disease.
What is ulcerations, gangrene, and amputations?
This lesser-known biomarker is often elevated in insulin resistance and can predict the development of type 2 diabetes years in advance.
What is C-peptide?
Chronic low-grade inflammation from this type of adipose tissue, especially around organs, contributes significantly to insulin resistance.
What is visceral fat?
Insulin resistance increases the demand for this process, resulting in hyperinsulinemia.
What is insulin synthesis?
An itchy sensation experienced by pts with T2DM.
What is pruritus?
Precipitated by infection, MI, stroke, acute illness, which stresses the already weak beta cells.
What is HHNKS?
This class of type 2 diabetes medications works by causing the kidneys to excrete excess glucose in the urine.
What are SGLT2 inhibitors?