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Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes?
Which of these criteria is not a characteristic of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)?
Which of these criteria is not a characteristic of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)?
What screening methods does the ADA recommend for type 2 diabetes?
What screening methods does the ADA recommend for type 2 diabetes?
Which of these options is an example of a lifestyle factor that can contribute to type 2 diabetes?
Which of these options is an example of a lifestyle factor that can contribute to type 2 diabetes?
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What is a key characteristic of type 1 diabetes, that is not a typical factor for type 2 diabetes?
What is a key characteristic of type 1 diabetes, that is not a typical factor for type 2 diabetes?
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Based on the content, what does the evidence suggest in the early phase of LADA management?
Based on the content, what does the evidence suggest in the early phase of LADA management?
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What is one of the metabolic factors mentioned in the text that can worsen an inherited predisposition to diabetes?
What is one of the metabolic factors mentioned in the text that can worsen an inherited predisposition to diabetes?
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Which of the following ethnicities is least likely to develop type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following ethnicities is least likely to develop type 1 diabetes?
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Flashcards
Type 1 Diabetes Etiology
Type 1 Diabetes Etiology
Type 1 diabetes is influenced by genetic predisposition, previous infections, race, and islet cell antibodies.
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors
Key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include older age, obesity, family history, and physical inactivity.
LADA Characteristics
LADA Characteristics
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) is slow-onset Type 1 diabetes occurring after age 30 with specific antibodies.
LADA Diagnosis Criteria
LADA Diagnosis Criteria
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Screening for Type 2 Diabetes
Screening for Type 2 Diabetes
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Diabetes Testing Methods
Diabetes Testing Methods
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Genetic Factors in Diabetes
Genetic Factors in Diabetes
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Lifestyle Factors Impact
Lifestyle Factors Impact
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Study Notes
Type 1 Diabetes
- Autoimmune disorder: The immune system destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
- Beta cell destruction: 80% to 99% of beta cells destroyed before hyperglycemia develops.
- Viral involvement: Some forms may be related to viral destruction of beta cells; viral infection may initiate or accelerate autoimmune damage.
Type 2 Diabetes
- Factors influencing development: Genetic predisposition, metabolic factors, lifestyle choices
- Genetic predisposition: Runs in families, increased risk with more affected relatives, increasing severity.
- Metabolic Factors. Stress, possibly more significant than metabolic factors, may impact or be a trigger for the disease. Hormones, like glucocorticoids, may be a factor, possibly related to glucogenic activity
- Lifestyle factors: Obesity(80%), sedentary lifestyle, high-calorie diet contribute to diabetes development
- Relationship to aging: Reduced beta cell function and insulin synthesis can occur, with age.
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)
- Form of type 1 diabetes: Slow progression, onset after age 30.
- Islet cell antibodies: Present in the blood.
- Diagnostic criteria: Onset after age 30; islet cell antibodies present; not requiring insulin for at least six months after diagnosis
- Hypoglycemia drug failure: Rapid failure of oral hypoglycemic drugs may suggest LADA.
- Management: Metformin may be used initially; insulin should be introduced within one year if needed
Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy-related condition: Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later.
- Treatment options: Diet, oral agents, and insulin.
- Long-term risk: 35% to 60% of women diagnosed with gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnostic Procedures
- Screening: Adults over 45, overweight, or with risk factors should be screened for type 2 diabetes, ideally every three years.
- Clinical evaluation: History, physical exam, and laboratory tests—for example, HbA1c, FPG (fasting plasma glucose), 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
- Symptoms: Elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia) leading to dehydration.
Risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- Race/ethnicity: African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, some Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders at higher risk
- Family history: Family history of diabetes increases the risk
- Obesity and Physical inactivity: Are significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes
- Older age: Increases risk
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Description
Test your knowledge on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes with this quiz. Explore the autoimmune aspects, genetic predispositions, lifestyle influences, and metabolic factors involved in these disorders. Understand the critical differences and underlying mechanisms of diabetes for better awareness and management.
