Diabetes Mellitus
Question 1:
A) Identify the type of diabetes mellitus which Claire has and justify this based on the information in the case study.
B) Explain the pathophysiology of the disease that Claire has.
Question 2:
A) List and explain the clinical manifestations which Claire has due to this type of diabetes mellitus.
B) How are these caused by the changes that occur in the relevant tissues / organs / body systems.
Question 3:
A) Identify Claire’s aetiology and risk factors and discuss why these, in conjunction with her clinical manifestations, lead to conducting diagnostic tests for this type of diabetes mellitus.
B) Explain the specific diagnostic procedures conducted on Claire and how the results contribute to her diagnosis.
Question 4:
A) Explain why the pharmacological treatment, dosage and administration route of the medications prescribed to Claire is appropriate based on her test results.
B) Outline the mechanism of action by which these medications produce their therapeutic effect in the body.
