Overview of Type 1 Diabetes

Ketosis

Insulin

HLA class II

<p>Obesity, lack of exercise, and hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exercise, diet, antidiabetic medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multiple genes changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pregnancy hormones affecting insulin's secondary messenger signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Type 1 diabetes requires insulin for treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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