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PN2 - Exam 3 Study Guide/PN2 - Exam 3 Study Guide. Type 1 Diabetes – an autoimmune dysfunction involving the destruction of beta cells, which produce insulin in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. Type 1 is an absolute lack of insulin secretion o Absence of insulin production; patient is dependent on insulin to prevent ketoacidosis and maintain life o Onset is frequently in childhood; usually ages 10-15 o This is forever o First sign is often Diabetic Ketoacidosis Type 2 is a combination of insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion to compensate
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