Foundations in Continuing Education

The Dental Patient with Diabetes

Chapter Seven - Other Specific Types of Diabetes


Chapter 1: Glucose Metabolism and Hormonal Regulation Review

Chapter 2: Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 3: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Chapter 4: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Chapter 5: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Chapter 6: Pre Diabetes: Impaired Glucose Homeostasis

Introduction
Genetic Defects of the
ß-Cell

Diseases
Endocrinopathies
Drug/Chemical-Induced
Diabetes

Infections
Uncommon Forms of
Immune-Mediated
Diabetes

Genetic Syndromes

Chapter 8: Diagnosing Diabetes

Chapter 9: Diagnosis

Chapter 10: Glucose Monitoring

Chapter 11: Complications of Diabetes

Chapter 12: The Dental Patient with Diabetes

Chapter 13: Successful Intervention of Diabetic Emergencies

Chapter 14: Prevention and Treatment of DM

Chapter 15: Diabetes Medications

Chapter 16: Conclusion

Glossary

Appendices

References

Post Examination

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Genetic Defects of the ß-Cell

Genes located on chromosome 7 and 20 are believed linked to a form of early onset diabetes formerly known and maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The genetic defects result in reduced sensitivity of ß-cells to glucose and defective insulin secretion. (4,18)

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