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Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

   

Added on  2022-12-27

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Details of my patient
Name: Julie McRoberts
Gender: Female
Age: 65 years old
Disease: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Healthy weight range: overweight
Exercise: walks with a friend every morning
Occupation: student
Living status: lives on her own since she is widowed
Medical history: Father died of diabetes mellitus
Pregnant: NA
Smoker: NO
Alcohol intake: Glass of wine on social occasions
Medications: Metformin
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Introduction
Type 2 diabetes mellitus according to WHO, is a condition in which fails to use insulin.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and it converts excess glucose to
glycogen.
It is as a result of obesity and physical inactivity.
Previously, it was common among adults but recently, it is affecting children as well.
Patients suffering from T2DM experience frequent urination, weight loss and increased
thirst.
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