The (organ) maintains blood glucose levels by releasing and

(hormones).

Pancrease; insulin and glucagon

Glucagon stimulates what process?

Gluconeogenesis

What condition(s) downregulate insulin secretion?

Low blood sugar

What are the clinical characteristics of type 1 diabetes?

- NO insulin production

- Often < 30>

- Autoimmune, genetic, or viral etiology

- Often have islet cells and/or insulin antibodies present

- REQUIRES insulin injection

- Ketosis prone (DKA)

What are the clinical characteristics of type 2 diabetes?

- Some or none insulin production + insulin resistance

- Usually > 30 YO + overweight @ dx

- NO islet cell antibodies

- Treated with oral hyperglycemics, diet and exercise

- May require insulin

- Ketosis uncommon

- HHS prone

What are the modifiable risk factors for diabetes?

- Elevated weight status

- Low activity level

- High BP

- High cholesterol

What behaviors can reduce the risk for developing diabetes?

- Lose weight + keep it off

- Exercise 30 min 5x/wk