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Diabetes mellitus
A chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.. Absence or insufficient production of insulin (which is produced by the pancreas and lowers blood glucose) causes diabetes. The two types of diabetes are referred to as insulin dependent (type I) and non-insulin dependent (type II).
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Which of these disorders is when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin?
if your pancreas isn't producing enough insulin you may get diabetes and you will most likely have to take an insulin shot
What is the medical term meaning group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion insulin action or both?
Diabetes mellitus
What immune system disorders attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas?
Type 1 diabetes
What are some common autoimmune disorders and their symptoms?
One of the most well known autoimmune disorders is rheumatoid arthritis which causes swelling around the joints leading to painful and restricted movements. Another is Type 1 Diabetes where insulin creating cells are destroyed.
What is the prognosis for a patient with insulin resistance?
Since insulin resistance is a condition that precedes the appearance of symptoms of a number of different disorders, its prognosis depends in part on the patient's age, ethnicity, family history, and severity of any current health problems.
What could cause breathing issues excessive tiredness inability to lose weight and forgetfulness?
Have your thyroid (TSH, Free T4, Free T3), Insulin & Glucose (for diabetes and/or insulin resistance) checked. You could have an underactive thyroid or the aforementioned endocrine disorders.
What is lantus insulin?
It is a long acting insulin.
Diabetes is a result of the insufficient production of what?
insulin in the pancreas
What is the chemical formula for insulin?
The chemical formula of insulin is C256H381N65O79S6
What specific hormone corrects a hyperglycemic state?
Insulin
Can NPH and Regular insulin be mixed?
yes...because regular insulin and Isophane Insulin(NPH) is a human-made form of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced naturally by pancreas
Why use insulin pump?
An insulin pump can be used as an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin by insulin syringe.This method is known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.
