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Pancreas. Pathophysiology Of Diabetes M ellitus. Failure to produce insulin. Elevated blood glucose levels. Destruction of alpha and beta cells. Increased osmolarity due to elevated glucose. Production of excess glucagon. Ketonuria Ketonemia. ↑ Destruction of alpha & beta cells.
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Pancreas Pathophysiology Of Diabetes Mellitus Failure to produce insulin Elevated blood glucose levels Destruction of alpha and beta cells Increased osmolarity due to elevated glucose Production of excess glucagon Ketonuria Ketonemia ↑ Destruction of alpha & beta cells ↑ Ketones Production of glucose from protein & fat stores (gluconeogenesis) Kussmaul Respirations Coma, Death Glycosuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria Metabolic Acidosis The 3 “P’s” Wasting of lean body mass Acetone Breath Weight Loss Fatigue Weight Loss Chronic elevations in blood glucose Impaired Immune Function Accelerated Atherosclerosis Small Vessel Disease Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic Nephropathy