Digestive System Diseases

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What is Type I Diabetes?

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An endocrine autoimmune disorder resulting in inadequate insulin production by pancreatic beta cells, leading to the inability to regulate blood glucose levels.

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What is Type II Diabetes?

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An endocrine disorder where body tissues become desensitized to normal insulin levels, resulting in the inability to regulate blood glucose levels.

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What are the symptoms and treatment options for Pancreatic Cancer?

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Symptoms include abdominal/back pain, weight loss, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.

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What is Lactose Intolerance?

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Inability to digest lactose due to a lack of intestinal enzyme; treatments include a low-lactose diet and probiotics.

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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

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A chronic disorder characterized by abnormal contractions of the large intestine, leading to changes in defecation frequency and/or feces appearance, often triggered by stress, infections, and certain foods.

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What is the role of insulin in the body?

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Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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What are the common risk factors for Type I Diabetes?

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Genetic predisposition, family history, and autoimmune factors.

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What are the common risk factors for Type II Diabetes?

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Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history, age, and poor diet.

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What is the difference between Type I and Type II Diabetes?

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Type I is an autoimmune disorder with little to no insulin production, while Type II is characterized by insulin resistance.

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What is Celiac Disease?

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An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, causing malabsorption of nutrients.