Describe the central defect in type 2 diabetes and the adverse ...

[clmills979]

Describe the central defect in type 2 diabetes and the adverse side effects high levels of blood glucose have on the body.

Question 2

Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.
  What does Kati need to understand about the role of oats in her diet?
 
 a. She should purchase only uncontaminated oats and consume limited quantities.
  b. She should not consume oats in any form.
  c. She should limit her consumption of oats to 1 cup of dry rolled oats per day.
  d. She will need to learn how to prepare oats correctly for consumption.

[jamesnevil303]

Answer to Question 1

Defective production of insulin paired with insulin resistance is the defect in type 2 diabetes. Short-term adverse effects of high glucose include frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, fatigue, weight loss, blurred vision, increased susceptibility to infection, and delayed wound healing. Long-term effects include heart disease, hypertension, blindness, kidney failure, stroke, and the loss of limbs.

Answer to Question 2

a

[clmills979]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[helenmarkerine]

Gracias!