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Diabetes Overview and Prevention

The pancreas's endocrine function involves producing insulin, which regulates blood glucose levels, a key factor in diabetes management.

Type 1 diabetes results in the autoimmune destruction of beta cells in the pancreas, leading to little or no insulin production.

A calorie deficit can lead to weight loss, reducing adipose tissue and improving insulin sensitivity, aiding in diabetes management.

In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas initially overproduces insulin to compensate for insulin resistance until it becomes overwhelmed.

Adipokines are hormones released by adipose tissue that can increase insulin resistance, thereby impacting diabetes management.

The pancreas is located in the left upper abdomen, behind the stomach, where it functions in both endocrine and exocrine capacities.

The main treatment for type 1 diabetes is insulin injection therapy.

Modifiable risk factors include increased adipose tissue, poor diet, and lack of exercise.

Genetics is a non-modifiable risk factor for both types of diabetes, influencing predisposition to insulin production and resistance.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition leading to no insulin production, while type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance with some remaining insulin production.

Exercise increases metabolic rate, aids in better glucose utilization by muscle cells, and improves overall metabolism, even without insulin.

Insulin lowers blood glucose levels by signaling cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream.

While type 2 diabetes may go into remission with lifestyle and medical interventions, it is not considered cured due to the possibility of returning symptoms.

Adipose tissue releases adipokines, which increase insulin resistance. Weight loss can help reduce adipose tissue and improve diabetes management.

Exercise increases the effectiveness of glucose utilization by muscles during and after exercise, aiding in better management of blood glucose levels.