SMi Source Lesson Diabetes: Type 1- Pathophysiology

  • SMi Source lesson Diabetes: Type 1- Pathophysiology has the following microlearning topics

    • 1. Pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes

    2. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)

    3. Incidence of T1DM Varies with Race

    4. Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

    5. Glycemic Goals Across Pediatric Groups

    6. Autoimmune Disorders

    7. Antigen

    8. Type 1 Diabetes Disease Pathway: Islet Autoantibodies

    9. Type 1 Diabetes: Risk Factors

    10. Knowledge Check: Autoimmunity

    11. Natural History of Type 1 Diabetes

    12. Progression of Type 1 Diabetes

    13. Diagnosis

    14. Differences in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

    15. Knowledge Check: Natural History of Type 1 Diabetes

    16. Knowledge Check: C-peptide Levels

    17. Heterogeneity of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

    18. Immunotherapy of Type 1 Diabetes

    19. Types of Immunosuppressive Agents Studied

    20. Pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes

  • Lesson Diabetes: Type 1- Pathophysiology teaches these concepts

    • Pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes, Pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes

  • Lesson Diabetes: Type 1- Pathophysiology addresses these key points

    • Result of the destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
    • As pancreatic beta cells are destroyed the body fails to produce insulin
    • Though type 1 diabetes results in hyperglycemia, it is different due to tit's immune-mediated cause 

  • Lesson Diabetes: Type 1- Pathophysiology is built from these main references. Log into SMi Source for a complete list and details.

    • Kronenburg: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 12th Ed. 2011; Saunders. Chap 32.