History: A 45-year-old male complains of tiredness and lack of energy.  He is overweight and has recently noticed going to the toilet more frequently.  

Physical examination: He appears fatigued, weak and suffers from nausea. He is also suffering from polyuria and polydipsia. His Body Mass Index (BMI) is 38

Laboratory studies: Blood pressure 130/70 mm of Hg. His fasting plasma glucose level is 9 mmol/l (Normal 4-5.5mmol/l). His C-peptide levels are normal

Treatment: After diagnosis, the doctor has prescribed gliclazide and metformin

Questions

  • What are the glands and hormones associated with the topic?, their function? And how they act?
  • What Diseases are associated with the topic?
  • What is the pathophysiology of the diseases?
  • Signs and symptoms associated with the condition?
  • How to diagnose the disease and human markers used for this?
  • What treatment and care is involved?