Friday, August 28, 2009

Diabetes mellitus type 1 is marked by low insulin levels. In the liver, low insulin levels lead to increased

Diabetes mellitus type 1 is marked by low insulin levels. In the liver, low insulin levels lead to increased?
glucose due to the lack of conversion into glycogen. In fat and muscle cells, low insulin levels lead to increased glucose levels due to the lack of glucose transporters on the cell surface. Which of the following scenarios provides the best explanation for this? a) Insulin uses different receptors to elicit different responses in liver as compared to muscle/fat cells b) The insulin pathway that activates glucose transporters in muscle/fat cells deactivates glycogen biosynthesis in the liver c) Muscle/fat cells and liver cells have different transducers and responders available to be utilized by the insulin pathway. d) GLUT4 is only found in liver cells e) Liver cells use G-protein coupled receptors while muscle/fat cells use tyrosine kinase receptors
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In the absence of insulin, glucose remains in the blood and causes hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). The liver is unable to metabolize the glucose and turns on the pathways for glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. These pathways then produce additional glucose from glycogen, amino acids and glycerol. So in a nutshell the answer to your question is B.

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Explain why patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 lose weight

Explain why patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 lose weight?

Diabetes - 3 Answers
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Because the cells do not receive nourishment and this causes weight loss. Taking insulin will help a person gain weight. That is also a challenge if you are trying to control weight. Best of luck to you!
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Weight gain or loss. Because your body is trying to compensate for lost fluids and sugar, you may eat more than usual and gain weight. But the opposite also can occur. You may eat more than normal, but still lose weight because your muscle tissues don't get enough glucose to generate growth and energy. This is especially true if you have type 1 diabetes, in which very little sugar gets into your cells. In fact, most people with type 1 diabetes are at or below their normal weight. u can also go to this website to learn more of type 1 diabetes mellitus http://www.uchsc.edu/sm/endo/brochures/diabetes_type1.pdf
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If the weight loss is extreme it is because the blood glucose is too high. The body is trying to compensate and is eating the fat and muscle cells to supply the main organs of the body. I keep my blood sugars average of 140 and my body weight is about 10lbs over what I would like to be, so weight can be gained.

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

In diabetes mellitus type 1,the problems are due to the glucose metabolisme,but why the effect are from lipid

In diabetes mellitus type 1,the problems are due to the glucose metabolisme,but why the effect are from lipid?

Diabetes - 1 Answers
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Type 1 diabetes mostly depends on insulin so deficiency of insulin blood glucose level increase and cause type 1 diabetes mellitus . after meals the tryacyglycerides of lipids increases in blood and it effects on glucose metabolism it is low in refines carbohydrate and fat .

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

What is the defect in the disease, diabetes mellitus Type 1

What is the defect in the disease, diabetes mellitus Type 1?
does anyone know? ty
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Scientist don't know what causes the pancreas to just shut down and not make insulin. They are theorizing that it maybe a virus but its not for certain............
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The defect in Type 1 Diabetes is that your pancreas produces either very very little insulin or no insulin at all. You need insulin to control your blood glucose (sugar) levels. This is vital to living. Type 1 Diabetes is also sometimes called childhood diabetes because it is often diagnosed early in life because you are either born with it or it develops very early on. It is not to be confused with Type 2 Diabetes, which often develops later in life, and is often developed as a result of poor health and eating habits and other things such as being overweight or clinically obese. Type 2 diabetes can be controlled sometimes with diet and exercise, or with pills. Doesnt necessarily need a shot and not all Type 2 diabetics need to take insulin. Type 1 diabetics MUST take insulin to live. They most likely have to take it in the form of a shot, sometimes once a day but alot of the times it's multiple times a day. They must monitor their diet and health very closely. They often develop problems associated with the disease (i.e. problems with eyesight and blindness, renal insufficiency/failure, foot problems that can lead to the amputation of lower extremities) if it is not controlled carefully. Hope this helps you out.
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due to pancreatic beta cell damage in part or in whole thus unable to produce insulin normally. describe treatment with insulin injections every meal
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In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. It's considered an autoimmune disorder that attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Eventually no insulin is produced and without insulin, glucose cannot get into the cells to nourish them. This is when the blood glucose levels become excessively high.
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Hello, Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results in destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. So the beta cells which are responsible for producing insulin are damaged and thus the insulin levels in blood markedly decrease. This results in a rise in blood sugar as no more insulin is available to push the sugar from the blood into the cells. I hope it helps. Take care and God bless.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus may include..

The treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus may include..?
A frequent ingestion of candy. B glycogen injections. C administration of digestive enzymes. D pancreatic islet transplantation. E liver transplantation.
Diabetes - 4 Answers
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e
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D, although insulin is much more common
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B and D... You might need glycogen injections if you get too much insulin and the blood sugar gets too low. There is such a thing as pancreas transplant and that would include islet cells.
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F Insulin injections

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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Do rheumatologists treat Diabetes Mellitus Type 1? Rheumatologists treat auto-immune diseases; is T1D one

Do rheumatologists treat Diabetes Mellitus Type 1? Rheumatologists treat auto-immune diseases; is T1D one?
I know endocrinologists are the main specialists. I see an endocrinologist. I ams imply curious what kind of auto-immune diseases rheumatologists treat and diagnose.....
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an endocrinologist is the specialist you're looking for. however, most competent family physicians can treat uncomplicated diabetes, either type 1 or 2. and to answer your second question, autoimmune diseases can affect the pancreas (the insulin producing gland) and thus cause diabetes, but that's very rare. the vast majority of cases of diabetes is not autoimmune in etiology.
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Diabetes, whether type 1 or 2, is an endocrine disorder and would require either a general practitioner or endocrinologist to treat.
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The rheumatological diseases include things like scleroderma, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, CREST syndrome, etc. If you google rheumatoid disorders you will get bunches.
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Rheumatologists are specialized in diseases affecting muscles, tendines, joints and auto-immune diseases related to these parts. Endocrinologists are specialized in diseases affecting glands with inner secretion (thyroid, pancreas,etc) and auto-immune diseases related to these glands. Sometimes, auto-immune disease may affect both "areas" of specialization of rheumatologists and endocrinologists, that's why doctors work close for better treatment and management of the diseases.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Which hormone is deficient in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients

Which hormone is deficient in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients?

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Insulin
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not a doctor so you can't take my answer to the bank, but i believe that it is the hormone insulin that is made by the pancreas to help regulate blood sugar. I thought that type 1 was when the body doesn't make enough or any insulin at all and that you have to regulate blood sugar with insulin injections.
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Insulin. In Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the cells of the pancreas produce little or no insulin to regulate blood glucose level appropriately. It can occur at any age, but usually starts in people younger than 30. It also has a strong genetic link.
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insulin
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Insulin is deficient in type 1 diabetics. In type 2 diabetes, your body still produces insulin, but there is a resistence to its effects.

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Diabetes Mellitus type 1 ( IDDM)

Diabetes Mellitus type 1 ( IDDM)?
what is the age of the oldest person that you know of that has/had Diabetes type 1? what complications (if any) did they suffer from? did the complications cause their death, if they have already died?
Diabetes - 5 Answers
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My very first Diabetes Nurse was diabetic. She's almost 60 now. She is overweight, but not obese, and she is blind in one eye because of her diabetes. I have a friend who is nearly 55 now. He's been a type 1 diabetic for 50 years. He's pretty brittle as well. He suffers from restless leg syndrome, and his doctor believes that it is due to his diabetes. No one I know or have known has died, or is mortally ill due to diabetes. Good question!!
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I met some one who had been a type 1 diabetic for 51 years when I had been a type 1 diabetic for more than 49 years. That was in November of 2004, I'm still here, kicking, and I can be pretty feisty when I'm online. ;-D Mary Tyler Moore was 40 Years old when she was finally diagnosed as having type diabetes in 1969.
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depend on how failure the beta cell pancreate (damage). most chronic tyep 1 diabetes patient complication in kidney, heart attack and stroke. most of them die cause complication............... see the link below for more detail
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There are some interesting findings on how chocolate can help with diabetes, type 1 & 2. RAW chocolate helps with inflammation of the cells. Through clinical trials they determined that the cells became more receptive to insulin (type 2) and that the beta cells(in the pancreas?) began to secrete some insulin again (type 1). Chocolate is amazing in it's raw natural form. The commercial candy companies took a perfect product and messed it all up. It must be raw (uncooked). Heating it kills most of the beneficial nutrients. This chocolate is raw, it is not bitter. It is wonderful. My niece has type 1 and has added this to her diet. I firmly believe that our bodies naturally crave to be balanced and healthy. We need to find the right things to help with that process. Also, Yes, this chocolate is recommended for diabetics. No refined sugar, no caffeine, no preservatives, no waxes or fats added. They combine the two most powerful antioxidant foods on the earth, cocoa and acai berry. Take a look at these two sites. www.mydrchocolate.com www.eatwellchocolates.com email me if you would like to talk more.
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Check out Richard. http://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/blogs/richard157/ His story is AMAZING and VERY inspirational!

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