Endocrine Diabetic Emergencies

Anatomy and Physiology of Diabetes and the Pancreas
Physiology

Physiology is the study of bodily functions. Diabetes mellitus is a disease that interferes with the body metabolizing sugar effectively. There are three forms of Diabetes:
  • Type 1 
    • Insulin Dependent
    • Injections are given daily / multiple times per day (depends on patient needs) 
  • Type II 
    • Non-insulin dependent
    • Controlled by medications or diet
  • Gestational 
    • Occurs during pregnancy [2]