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What does the term 'Diabetes Mellitus' signify in Greek?
What is the estimated all-cause mortality rate difference for those with diabetes compared to those without?
Which age group has the highest global prevalence rate of diabetes according to the provided data?
Which of the following best describes the role of HbA1c levels in diabetes management?
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What is one of the major risks associated with diabetes mellitus?
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What is the average annual increase in the prevalence rate of diabetes in Canada since 2000?
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Which HLA locus variants confer the highest genetic risk for developing Type 1 diabetes?
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What is the primary environmental factor contributing to Type 2 diabetes?
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What proportion of the susceptibility to Type 1 diabetes is attributed to genetic factors?
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What triggers the destruction of pancreatic islet beta cells in Type 1 diabetes?
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What term is used to describe the condition characterized by increased visceral fat in patients with Type 2 diabetes who do not have overt obesity?
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Which adipokines are mentioned as being secreted at abnormal levels that can impair insulin signaling?
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What is a common initial presentation for patients with Type 2 diabetes?
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Among adults, which socioeconomic factor is associated with a significantly higher prevalence of diabetes?
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What percentage of Canadians with Type 2 diabetes reportedly do not feel comfortable disclosing their disease to others?
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Which of the following is considered a chronic skin condition associated with Type 2 diabetes?
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What is the typical appearance of acanthosis nigricans?
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What type of complications might patients with Type 2 diabetes have by the time they are diagnosed?
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What is a financial burden that many patients with diabetes face regarding their healthcare costs?
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Which immune factors released in adipose tissue can also impair insulin signaling?
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Study Notes
Diabetes Mellitus
- Refers to a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood glucose levels.
- It is a chronic disease, a leading cause of disability and mortality.
- Affects approximately 1 in 11 adults globally between ages 20-79.
- In the US, an estimated 34.2 million (10.5%) have diabetes.
- In Canada, 5.7 million (14%) have diabetes.
- Prevalence is increasing, with an average annual increase of 3.3% since 2000.
- While mortality among those with diabetes has decreased, suggesting a longer life expectancy with a diagnosis, it remains twice as high as those without diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
- Characterized by destruction of pancreatic islet beta cells, often due to an autoimmune reaction.
- More common in children and young adults, with peak incidence at ages 4-6 and 10-14.
- Shows an increasing global incidence, growing approximately 3% each year.
- Genetic and environmental factors contribute to susceptibility.
- The HLA locus (HLA-DR3, -DR4, -DQ) plays a role in genetic predisposition.
- Most patients develop autoantibodies to islet cells, glutamic acid decarboxylase 65, insulin, tyrosine phosphatase IA2, and zinc transporter 8.
- Environmental triggers are a key factor in disease development.
Type 2 Diabetes
- The most common type of diabetes.
- Characterized by insulin resistance, meaning the body's cells don't respond properly to insulin.
- Increasing prevalence is linked to lifestyle and genetic factors.
- Obesity, especially visceral obesity, is a significant environmental factor.
- Adipokines, secreted by fat cells, can impair insulin signaling.
- Inflammation in adipose tissue, with the release of TNF-alpha and IL-6, can also disrupt insulin signaling.
- Many patients experience an insidious onset, often remaining asymptomatic until diagnosed through glycosuria or hyperglycemia.
- Some level of neuropathic or cardiovascular complications might already exist at diagnosis.
- Social determinants of health contribute to disparities in prevalence.
- Lower income groups experience a significantly higher prevalence than higher income groups.
- Prevalence is higher among those with a lower education level, and those who are permanently unable to work.
- The financial burden of diabetes management is significant, with many patients spending a large portion of their income on medications and supplies.
Type 2 Diabetes: Signs and Symptoms
- Chronic skin conditions: vulvovaginal candidiasis in females, balanoposthitis in males, acanthosis nigricans, eruptive xanthomas.
- Weight gain, including overweight or obesity, and centripetal fat distribution.
- Obstetrical complications can indicate potential for Type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes: Screening Recommendations
- The USPSTF recommends screening for Type 2 diabetes.
- Early diagnosis and management can slow disease progression and adverse sequelae.
- Screening is recommended for asymptomatic adults with a body mass index ≥25 kg/m2, and one or more additional risk factors: A1c > 5.7%, impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose.
Clinical Features of Diabetes at Diagnosis
- Type 1 diabetes is often characterized by polyuria, thirst, weakness, fatigue, polyphagia with weight loss, recurrent blurred vision, vulvovaginitis or pruritis, peripheral neuropathy, and nocturnal enuresis.
- Type 2 diabetes is often more gradual in onset and may be asymptomatic.
"Metabolic Syndrome" or Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- The term lacks a clear pathophysiologic basis and its usefulness as a diagnostic tool is debatable.
- It only has a modest association with cardiovascular disease.
- Other measures, such as Framingham risk score, are more effective in predicting cardiovascular risk.
Additional Types of Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes affects pregnant women.
- Diabetes in children and adolescents.
- Diabetes in geriatric patients.
- Secondary causes of diabetes include endocrinopathies, steroid use, and other conditions.
Gestational Diabetes
- Affects 7.8% of pregnancies in the US (2020), representing a significant increase in recent years.
- Prevalence increases with age and pre-pregnancy BMI.
- Screening typically occurs between 24-28 weeks' gestation using a non-fasting 50g glucose challenge test.
- One-step testing and two-step testing approaches offer different approaches to diagnosis, with one-step testing leading to a higher frequency of diagnosis.
- The two-step approach is considered to have equivalent benefits with fewer potential harms.
Gestational Diabetes: Screening Recommendations
- Screening is important to reduce maternal and fetal complications.
Conclusion
- Diabetes is a complex and prevalent disease requiring early identification, management, and continuous monitoring.
- Understanding the risk factors and prevalence of various types of diabetes is essential for health professionals to provide personalized care and prevention strategies.
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This quiz provides an overview of Diabetes Mellitus, a group of metabolic disorders noted for high blood glucose levels. It focuses specifically on Type 1 Diabetes, its characteristics, incidence rates, and genetic factors. Test your knowledge on the global impact and prevalence of these conditions.
