Diabetes Concept
Concept Map: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Pathology
Aetilogy
Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
Risk Factors:
Weight, Race,
Inactivity, Family history,
Fat distribution, Age
Prevention:
Execrise, Eating habits,
Regular checkups
Diagnosis:
Glycated hemoglobin
(A1C) test
Random or fasting blood sugar test
Oral glucose tolerance test
Structural Changes:
Potential brain structure changes
Myocardial degradation
Circulation changes
Possible amputation
Pancreatic changes
Signs and Symptoms:
Increased thrist, Frequent
urination, Increased hunger,
Weight loss, Fatigue, Blurred
vision, Frequent infections,
Sores/slow healing, Darker skin
Prognosis:
If untreated: Heart disease,
Stroke, Kidney disease,
Dialysis, Blindness,
Amputation
Treatment
Blood sugar monitoring, Exercise,
Healthy eating habits,
Possible medications / insulin therapy
Functional Chnages:
Chnages to kidney function, Changes to pancreas function,
Pancreatic Changes
There are some pancreatic changes that have been associated with the onset of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, especially the progressive failure of pancreatic beta-cells apparently as a response to insulin resistance and leading to under-production and a loss of pancreatic function (Feinglos & Bethel, 2008; Serrano, 2009). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus can have a circular effect on the pancreas; though it is typically a structural and/or functional degradation...
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