What is C-Peptide?
C-Peptide A substance created by the pancreas alongside insulin. Drawing C-peptide may be used in the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes
Pathophysiology and Monitoring
What is a Glycomark?
Glycomark A test used to detect high blood glucose levels over a 2-week period
What are some non-modifiable risk factors of diabetes?
Non-modifiable risk factors: Genetics Ethnicity Gender Age
What does insulin do?
insulin A hormone secreted by the pancreas that moves sugar from blood to cells.
What is the hallmark blood finding shared by all diabetes types?
HYPERGLYCEMIA Keeping blood sugar in a safe range can help prevent the complications of diabetes.
What is the hemoglobin A1C test?
A blood test that measures sugar attached to protein. It represents average blood sugar over 3 months.
What causes Type 2 Diabetes?
The body is less sensitivity to insulin – more insulin is needed to get the same job done. Physical activity can help reverse this and can increase insulin sensitivity.
What causes Type 1 Diabetes?
The pancreas does not produce insulin because it has been damaged by antibodies. By replacing insulin and closely monitoring blood sugar, people with Type 1 Diabetes can closely mirror a fully functioning pancreas.
What are the 2 main causes of diabetes?
Autoimmunity The pancreas doesn’t produce insulin because it has been damaged by antibodies. Decreased Sensitivity More insulin is needed to bring down blood sugar.