Diabetes Mellitus

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1. Discuss the pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition in which the body has the inability to produce

insulin or react normally to insulin. The pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus is extremely

complex, as diabetes mellitus is characterized by different types but share common

symptoms and complications. Diabetes mellitus is classified in two types: Type 1 and

type 2 diabetes. Although the disease is "characterized by different etiologies" (Cohen,

2009, pg. 268), the outcome for both types is hyperglycemia. The pathophysicology of

Diabetes mellitus is related to the hormone insulin, which is secreted by the beta cells of

the pancreas. Insulin's job is maintaining glucose level in the blood, allowing the body

cells to use glucose as the main source of energy. However, for a diabetic, the insulin is

not metabolized correctly, leading the body cells and tissues to not make use of glucose

from the blood. And, as a result, causing high levels of blood glucose, or hyperglycemia.

Severe complications can occur from elevated glucose level in the bloodstream such as

eye disorders, kidney damage, or cardiovascular disease.

2.Compare and Contrast the possible causes of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

As stated earlier, Diabetes Mellitus is classified in 2 toes. Type 1 and Type 2

diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile or insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus

(IDDM) is a chronic condition in which the body's immune system destroys beta cells in

the pancreas. Beta cells is responsible for the normal production of insulin. But when beta

cells are being attacked, no insulin is being produced, causing the glucose to remain

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(Rosdahl, 2007, pg.). With planning of meals should come exercise. The patient should

maintain regular exercise for it improves insulin and reduces blood glucose levels. With

this in mind, one must always monitor ones glucose levels to prevent a hyperglycemic

or hypoglycemic reaction.

Works Cited

Cohen, Barbera. 2009. Memmler's: The Human Body in Health and Disease. Philidelphia: Wolter Klukwer.

Diabetes Mellitus. (2008, July 22). MedicineNet.com- We Bring Doctor’s Knowledge to You. Date Retrieved: May 19, 2011. from http://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_mellitus/article.htm.

Roach, Sally. 2008. Roach's Introductory: Clinical Pharmacology. Philadelphia.: Wolter Klukwer.

Taylor, Carol; Miller, Carol; Ramone, Persela; Lynne, Pamela. 2008. Basic Fundementals of Nurising: Lipincott Williams & Wilkins. Philidelphia.: Wolter Klukwer.

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