Disease Process
Type 2 Diabetes
Adult Onset Diabetes
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Adult onset diabetes
- The pancreas produces insulin but the cells are resistance to insulin.
- Cells do not uptake glucose
- Glucose is then stored as fat
- Leading to weight gain
Type 1 Diabetes
Juvenile Onset
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
- Juvenile Onset
- Pancreas does not produce insulin
- Cells do not get the energy they need
- Client loses weight
