Author Question: Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder involving: 1. Absence of insulin production by the beta ... (Read 24 times)

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Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder involving:

1. Absence of insulin production by the beta cells
2. A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
3. Increased levels of glucagon-like peptide in the postprandial period
4. Too much fat uptake in the intestine

Question 2

Diagnostic criteria for diabetes include:

1. Fasting blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl on two occasions
2. Postprandial blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl
3. Fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dl on two occasions
4. Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl