A 40 year- old patient has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is asking about the disease:
1. Explain the pathophysiology of Type1 and Type 2 diabetes.
2. Explain the differences between insulin resistance and lack of insulin.
3. What are the long term effects of uncontrolled diabetes, and how does it cause damage to tissues. Describe the outcomes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Consider Home Blood Glucose Monitoring and Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring including access to supplies and cost.
4. List 5 bulleted points for each type I and type II Diabetes on how you will advise the patient to manage the disease.