Overview of Type 1 Diabetes

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What is the major cause of weight loss in Type 1 diabetes?

Ketosis

What is the main treatment requirement for Type 1 diabetes?

Insulin

What is the genetic link associated with Type 1 diabetes?

HLA class II

What are the major factors leading to the pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes?

Obesity, lack of exercise, and hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle changes are recommended for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes?

Exercise, diet, antidiabetic medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the main genetic link associated with Type 2 diabetes?

Multiple genes changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of gestational diabetes?

Pregnancy hormones affecting insulin's secondary messenger signaling Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for developing gestational diabetes?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference in the onset of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 has a very rapid onset, while Type 2 occurs over many years. Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of ketosis differ between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Ketosis is a major cause of weight loss in Type 1 diabetes, but it is not present in Type 2 diabetes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment requirement for Type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes requires insulin for treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors leading to the pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is caused by decreased insulin secretion from B cells and insulin resistance due to impaired exocytosis of GLUT 4 receptors, which occurs due to obesity, lack of exercise, and hypertension. Signup and view all the answers

How do the age demographics differ between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is more common at a younger age, while Type 2 diabetes is more common in older age. Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle changes are recommended for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes?

Lifestyle changes including exercise, diet, and antidiabetic medications are recommended for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic link associated with Type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes has a genetic link associated with HLA class II, with certain HLA changes being associated with the condition. Signup and view all the answers

What environmental factors are linked to the development of Type 2 diabetes?

The environmental factors linked to Type 2 diabetes include lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, obesity, lack of exercise, and hypertension. Signup and view all the answers

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