Type 1 Diabetes: Aetiology and Physiological Impact Case Study

This case study analyzes the aetiology and physiological effects of Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of beta cells and insufficient insulin production. The assignment explores the roles of genetic and viral factors, and other factors in the development of T1D. It examines the disease's impact on the endocrine system (pancreas, adrenal glands), circulatory system (blood vessels), and metabolic system (gastrointestinal tract, liver), highlighting how these systems integrate and how disruptions in one system affect others. The study emphasizes the effects of hyperglycemia on blood vessels, the liver, and overall metabolic function. The analysis includes discussions of related conditions such as atherosclerosis, nephropathy, and the role of various hormones and enzymes in the disease's progression.