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Type I Diabetes Mellitus pathogenesis


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,Absolute insulin deficiency


Thus glucose cannot enter muscle and adipose tissue

Liver glucose production is no longer opposed by insulin


Overproduction of glucagon by pancreatic alpha cells stimulates
glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis

Plasma glucose levels rise


When the maximal tubular absorptive capacity (renal threshold) of the
kidney is exceeded, glucose is lost in the urine

Glycosuria and osmotic fluid loss leads to hypovolemia


Neural tissue in the brain responds to this emergency by promoting eating
behavior

Metabolic acidosis ensues as bicarbonate concentration decreases
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs

Hyperkalemia due to excretion of fluid


Lactic acid, a product of glucose metabolism, in excess

Hypovolemic shock

Respiratory compensation: Kussmaul respirations


Continued insulin deficiency leads to lipolysis in the body tissues

Metabolism of fats from storage leads to fatty acid production

These are turned into keto acids in the liver

PH falls below normal


Ketone bodies in urine which causes osmotic fluid loss

,Osteoarthritis (OA) etiology


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Degenerative joint disease

Most common arthritis worldwide

Progressive loss of articular cartridge

Etiology varies:
-Abnormal wear and tear
-Repetitive stress
-Obesity
-Joint trauma
-Congenital disorders

Occupation (stress to joints)


Age

Postmenopausal
-Knees
-Hands

Genetic predisposition




Myxedema


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, Occurs in severe prolonged thyroid deficiency

Generalized, non-pitting edema

Fluid retention due to accumulation of glycosaminoglycans
in interstitial spaces

Present to emergency room with:
-AMS, thermoregulation problems
-Hx of sepsis, trauma, certain medication use

"Myxedema coma" happens if left untreated
-Medical emergency
-60% mortality rate




Osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenesis


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Initial injury release of proteolytic enzymes

Breakdown of collagen

Decreased hydration of cartilage (aging)

Microfracture with weight bearing

Ability to absorb shock decreased

Fissures and erosion

Bone spur formation


Synovium inflamed causes joints to distend (weight bearing joints often
affected

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