Question

Compare and contrast risk factors, age of onset, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. What do you think is the most important topic that must be taught to the diabetic patient and why?

Answer 1

Features	Diabetes 1	Diabetes 2
Onset	Sudden	Gradual
Age at onset	mostly young	mostly in adults
Body habitus	thin or normal	mostly obese
Keto Acidosis	Common	Rare
Auto antibodies	Present	Rare
Endogenous insulin	Low or absent	Normal or decreased
Prevalent	Less prevalent	more prevalent
Genetic factor	Moderate	very strong
Deficiency	Beta cells are destroyed	Beta cells are producing insulin but its not adequate.

Question 2:

1. Diabetic diet

2. Exercise

3. Diabetic foot care

4.Self glucose monitoring

5. Insulin administration