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Beta cell (in islet of langerhans) desensitization Insulin resistance Increased beta cell secretion of insulin In time however, the insulin declines because of increasing beta cell dysfunction Impaired ability of the body to metabolize glucose
DM TYPE 2
Decreased cellular uptake of glucose Center of satiety in the brain recognizes body as without glucose sources
Increased formation of glycoproteins in the basement membrane of small blood vessels and capillaries
Vascular complication
formation of abnormal blood sugar glycoproteins Diabetic neuropathy damage on the glomeruli Atheroscelosis of blood vessels Decreased function of polymorphonuclear lymphocytes Loss of pain and pressure sensation
decrease GFR
Impaired circulation, delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells and retention of metabolic wastes
Infection occurs
Diabetic nephropathy Poor wound healing and cell degeneration Progression of irreversible renal damage