| Type 1 | Type 2 |
| Abrupt
Polyuria (increased urine production) HOW? The increase glucose in the blood will act as an osmotic diuretic and pull more fluid into the urine; Glucose will be found in the urine [sweet taste] Polydipsia (increased thirst): caused by increased urine about, then will cause the increased thirst Polyphagia (increased hunger) Weight loss/ Fatigue HOW? Due to the body being unable to utilize the glucose Blurred Vision: DUE to osmotic changes in the eyes and changes in opacities of the lens , can be reversed [NOT retinopathy] |
Often asymptomatic or insidious; May also present with Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia, Fatigue, Peripheral Neuropathy (especially in feet) |
| Ketoacidosis | Very rare |
| Usually not obese and no family history | Often overweight with a family history +++ [METABOLIC SYNDROME: 1) central obesity 2) insulin resistance 3) high blood pressure 4) high triglycerides 5) low HDL |
REFERENCES
1. Chapter 17. Pancreatic Hormones and Diabetes Mellitus. Greenspan’s Basic & Clinical Endocrinology, 9e
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