Diabetes Mellitus
AUW School of Medicine
Dr Awadelkarim A.Ibrahim
• Diabetes mellitus (DM)
The term diabetes mellitus describes a metabolic
disorder of multiple aetiology characterized by
chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of
carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism
resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin
action, or both.
The effects of diabetes mellitus include long–term
damage, dysfunction and failure of various
organs.
• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Gestational Diabetes
• Other types:
LADA (Latent Auto immune diabetes of
Adulthood )
MODY (maturity-onset diabetes of youth)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Types of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a multifactorial inflammatory
disease in genetically susceptible individuals
characterized by progressive autoimmune destruction
of pancreatic β-cells.
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Regulation of Plasma Glucose Level
Genetic factors Environmental factors
Population 9%
Monogenic
Polygenic
Aging
Lifestyle
Infections
Diabetes
Type I
<10%
Type II
>90%
Eatiology
TYPE 1 DIABETES IS AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
-Genetic and familial clustering of diabetes and additional
autoimmune disorders
-Presence of high-affinity autoantibodies and T cells reactive
to islet cell autoantigens
-Strong HLA association (DR3/DR4)
-Ability to transfer the disease in animal models through
adoptive transfer of islet cell-reactive T-cell clones
-Recurrence of disease in pancreas transplanted between
identical twins
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1-There is direct virus-induced lysis of β cells following
infection
2-Molecular mimicry Partial sequence homology between the a
viral Ag & β cells protein that constitutes a target autoantigen in
T1D pathology.
The ir directed towards the viral Ag lead , by cross reactivity , to
the production of cytotoxic T lymphocytes ( Tc) and/or Abs that
are able to attack the pancreatic tissue & ,thus, participating in
the pathogenesis of T1D
3- Bystander activation or innocent -bystander killing.
1-Strong HLA association : DR3/DR4
&Strong HLA protection :DR2 DR6 DR7
CTLA-4 gene mutation
The cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA-4)
gene encoded on chromosome 2q33 was
recognized as T1D susceptibility gene.
Inherited changes in the CTLA-4 gene
expression can increase T cell self-reactivity and
therefore play an important role in autoimmune
diseases such as T1D.
PTPN22 (Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor
type 22 )
PTPN22, a gene found
on chromosome 1p13 that encodes lymphoid protein
tyrosine phosphatase, was found to be associated with
susceptibility to T1D.
A SNP in the PTPN22 gene potentially contributes
to susceptibility to T1D because of increased negative
regulation of T cell activation.
IL2RA
Allelic variation in the interleukin (IL)-2 receptor-
gene (IL2RA) region accounts for another genetic risk
factor implicated in T1D
Insulin Gene (INS)
Class I VNTR
26-63 repeats
21 alleles
Predisposing
IDDM2
Insulin Gene (INS)
Class III VNTR
140-200 repeats
15 alleles
IDDM2
Protective
The IDDM2 Locus
VNTR = Variable Number of Tandem Repeats
The variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR ; also named the
insulin gene minisatellite ) is promoter upstream of the insulin
gene translation initiation site where the transcription factor Pur1
bind .
Pathogenesis: Diabetes mellitus type 1 is an autoimmune disease.
The autoimmune process begins many years before clinical
detection and presentation.
It is directly against beta cell of the islets of Langerhans. The
destruction must be very heavy, more then 90 percent of beta cells
must be destroyed for clinical symptoms to develop. The speed of
the beta cell destruction is variable.
Causes :viruses and other environmental factors in genetically
susceptible individuals.
- CD4 T lymphocytes reactive with islet antigens maydestroyb-cells
through MQ activation, production of inflammatorycytokines, etc
- Cytolytic CD8 T lymphocytes may lyse islet cells and locally
produce cytokines (TNF and IL-1) that damage islet cells
- The role of B lymphocytes debated: data from the NOD model
suggest that B lymphocytes are required as antigen presenting cells
early during induction of disease. Possiblyalso later to present antigen
and maintain autoreactivity.
- At later times, autoantibodies further damage β-cells
Immune effector mechanisms of T1D
Viral antigens released from β cells is processed by macrophages
and presented to T - helper lymphocytes (CD4+) associated with
HLA class II antigens.
Activated T lymphocytes then secrete interleukin (IL) - 2 and other
cytokines that activate other immune cells.
B lymphocytes produce immunoglobulins against the viral antigens,
while activated natural killer (NK) cells and cytotoxic (CD8+)
lymphocytes cause destruction of β cells that carry the viral
antigens.
Macrophages, activated by interferon - γ (IFN - γ ), also participate
in the destruction of the target cells.
NKCF, natural killer cell factor; TNF, tumour necrosis factor.
There are four stages in the development of Type 1 DM:
1-Preclinical period with positive β-cell antibodies
2-Hyperglycemia when 80-90% of the β- cells are destroyed
3-Transient remission (honeymoon phase).
4-Establishment of the disease
“Stages” in Development of Type1Diabetes
Age (years)
Genetic
Predisposition
Betacellmass
(?Precipitating Event)
Overt
immunologic
abnormalities
Normal insulin
release
Progressive
loss insulin
release
Glucose
normal
Overt
diabetes
C-peptide
present
No
C-peptide
Immunological Diagnosis of T1D
There are currently four standard autoantibodies whose presence is
used to predict the development of T1D:
-These are Autoantibodies against
1-Insulin,
2-Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65),
3-A tyrosine phosphatase-like protein (ICA512 also termed IA-2)
4-Zinc T8 transporter (ZnT8) .
-Islet-associated protein–2 (IA-2) and IA-2β (also known as phogrin)
are unique neuroendocrine-specific protein tyrosine phosphatases
(PTPs).
•Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Insulin Resistance)
•Formerly known as “adult onset” or “ Non insulin
dependent Diabetes”.
Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes
mellitus) Insulin concentrations are mostly increased but
peripheral tissues are resistant to insulin (insulin
resistance).
.
It results from insulin resistance with a defect in
compensatory insulin secretion. (Beta cells are not able
increase secretion of insulin to overcome this resistance. )
Insulin may be low, normal or high!
Onset of Disease Gradual onset Person may go many
years with undetected hyperglycemia
Gradual onset Person may go many years with undetected
hyperglycemia .
Accounts for >90% of patients with diabetes
Usually occurs in people over 40 years old
80-90% of patients are overweight ,(lately in obese
adolescents.)
About 30% of the Type 2 DM patients are undiagnosed
(they do not know that they have the disease) because
symptoms are mild.
Etiology and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes
Activation of the NLRP3 Inflammasome
The inflammasome is a large multiprotein complex which plays a
key role in innate immunity by participating in the production of the
pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18.
These related cytokines cause a wide variety of biological effects
associated with infection, inflammation and autoimmune processes.
They are both produced as inactive precursors, pro-IL-1β and pro-
IL-18, and share a common maturation mechanism that requires
caspase-1
IL-1β induced within the islet impairs β cell insulin secretion and
induces Fas death receptor–dependent, apoptotic β cell. Glucose-
induced IL-1β is a key mediator of islet dysfunction and
destruction.
Progression Of Beta Cell Failure in Type
2 Diabetes
Progressive β-cell defect
in type 2 diabetes
Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) ,Postprandial = after eating a meal while preprandial
is before a meal
Acanthosis
Nigricans
Skin Tags
Acanthosis nigricans
Currently thought to be an effect of
insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1).
At one point was thought to be a result of
skin folds rubbing together
Type 1 vs. Type 2
Type 1 Type 2
Age of onset Childhood, young adult
Usually > 40 + some
obese children
Pathogenesis Autoimmune process
Defect in insulin
secretion, tissue
resistance to insulin,
increased HGO
Autoantibodies Positive Negative
Body cells Responsive to insulin Resistant to insulin
Endogenous insulin Little or none Low Normal or high
Pancreatic function Beta cells not functional Beta cell normal
Severity of symptoms Severe; liable to DKA
Mild; few or none, not
liable to DKA
Characteristics Type I DM Type II DM
% of diabetic pop 5– 10% 90 %
Obesity Uncommon Common
Family history Generally not strong Strong
Acute complication Ketoacidosis Hyperosmolar coma
Treatment Insulin, Diet
Exercise
Diet ,Exercise
Oral antidiabetics,Insulin
Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Latent Auto immune diabetes of Adulthood
(LADA) or type 1.5 diabetes
A slowly progressive form of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Patients are often diagnosed as type II diabetes, but have
Positive pancreatic islet antibodies, especially to
glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD).
Pts. do not immediately require insulin for treatment, are
often not overweight, and have little or no resistance to
insulin
Presence of autoimmunity to islet protein is the feature
of IDDM.
However there are some pts over 30 yrs of age present
with diabetic symptoms and require insulin therapy
within one to two yrs, many of these pts. have
autoantibodies to islet protein. They are called as LADA
About 10-15% have ICA (Islet cell antibody) and / or
Glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody (GADA)
Diabetes Types
Key characteristics of type 1, LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes
in adults), and type 2.
Type 1 LADA Type 2
Typical age of onset Youth or
adult
Adult Adult
Progression to
insulin dependence
Rapid
(days/weeks)
Latent (months/years) Slow (years)
Presence of
autoantibodies*
Yes Yes No
Insulin dependence At diagnosis Within 6 years Over time, if at all
Insulin resistance No Some Yes
*Proteins that indicate the body has launched an autoimmune attack on the insulin-
producing beta cells in the pancreas.
MODY (maturity onset diabetes of the young) –is a
monogenic and autosomal dominant form of diabetes
mellitus (single-gene disorder) with onset of the disease
often before 25 years of age ( early onset ) strong family
history, present as type 2 diabetes .
It is due to dysfunction of pancreatic ß cells characterised
by non-ketotic diabetes and absence of pancreatic auto-
antibodies.
It is frequently mistaken for type 1 or type 2 diabetes
mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus:
◆ Definition:
Carbohydrates intolerance of variable severity Develops
during pregnancy .Detected at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation
As type II is characterized by insulin resistance, usually is mild,
but show risk of later development of diabetes 2 type
Associated with high risk for cesarean delivery, perinatal
death, and neonatal complication

Diabetes mellitus

  • 1.
    Diabetes Mellitus AUW Schoolof Medicine Dr Awadelkarim A.Ibrahim
  • 2.
    • Diabetes mellitus(DM) The term diabetes mellitus describes a metabolic disorder of multiple aetiology characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The effects of diabetes mellitus include long–term damage, dysfunction and failure of various organs.
  • 3.
    • Type 1Diabetes Mellitus • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus • Gestational Diabetes • Other types: LADA (Latent Auto immune diabetes of Adulthood ) MODY (maturity-onset diabetes of youth) Secondary Diabetes Mellitus Types of Diabetes
  • 4.
    Type 1 diabetes Type1 diabetes is a multifactorial inflammatory disease in genetically susceptible individuals characterized by progressive autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells.
  • 5.
  • 6.
    Genetic factors Environmentalfactors Population 9% Monogenic Polygenic Aging Lifestyle Infections Diabetes Type I <10% Type II >90% Eatiology
  • 7.
    TYPE 1 DIABETESIS AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE -Genetic and familial clustering of diabetes and additional autoimmune disorders -Presence of high-affinity autoantibodies and T cells reactive to islet cell autoantigens -Strong HLA association (DR3/DR4) -Ability to transfer the disease in animal models through adoptive transfer of islet cell-reactive T-cell clones -Recurrence of disease in pancreas transplanted between identical twins
  • 8.
  • 9.
    1-There is directvirus-induced lysis of β cells following infection 2-Molecular mimicry Partial sequence homology between the a viral Ag & β cells protein that constitutes a target autoantigen in T1D pathology. The ir directed towards the viral Ag lead , by cross reactivity , to the production of cytotoxic T lymphocytes ( Tc) and/or Abs that are able to attack the pancreatic tissue & ,thus, participating in the pathogenesis of T1D 3- Bystander activation or innocent -bystander killing.
  • 10.
    1-Strong HLA association: DR3/DR4 &Strong HLA protection :DR2 DR6 DR7 CTLA-4 gene mutation The cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA-4) gene encoded on chromosome 2q33 was recognized as T1D susceptibility gene. Inherited changes in the CTLA-4 gene expression can increase T cell self-reactivity and therefore play an important role in autoimmune diseases such as T1D.
  • 11.
    PTPN22 (Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 22 ) PTPN22, a gene found on chromosome 1p13 that encodes lymphoid protein tyrosine phosphatase, was found to be associated with susceptibility to T1D. A SNP in the PTPN22 gene potentially contributes to susceptibility to T1D because of increased negative regulation of T cell activation. IL2RA Allelic variation in the interleukin (IL)-2 receptor- gene (IL2RA) region accounts for another genetic risk factor implicated in T1D
  • 12.
    Insulin Gene (INS) ClassI VNTR 26-63 repeats 21 alleles Predisposing IDDM2 Insulin Gene (INS) Class III VNTR 140-200 repeats 15 alleles IDDM2 Protective The IDDM2 Locus VNTR = Variable Number of Tandem Repeats
  • 13.
    The variable numberof tandem repeat (VNTR ; also named the insulin gene minisatellite ) is promoter upstream of the insulin gene translation initiation site where the transcription factor Pur1 bind .
  • 14.
    Pathogenesis: Diabetes mellitustype 1 is an autoimmune disease. The autoimmune process begins many years before clinical detection and presentation. It is directly against beta cell of the islets of Langerhans. The destruction must be very heavy, more then 90 percent of beta cells must be destroyed for clinical symptoms to develop. The speed of the beta cell destruction is variable. Causes :viruses and other environmental factors in genetically susceptible individuals.
  • 16.
    - CD4 Tlymphocytes reactive with islet antigens maydestroyb-cells through MQ activation, production of inflammatorycytokines, etc - Cytolytic CD8 T lymphocytes may lyse islet cells and locally produce cytokines (TNF and IL-1) that damage islet cells - The role of B lymphocytes debated: data from the NOD model suggest that B lymphocytes are required as antigen presenting cells early during induction of disease. Possiblyalso later to present antigen and maintain autoreactivity. - At later times, autoantibodies further damage β-cells Immune effector mechanisms of T1D
  • 18.
    Viral antigens releasedfrom β cells is processed by macrophages and presented to T - helper lymphocytes (CD4+) associated with HLA class II antigens. Activated T lymphocytes then secrete interleukin (IL) - 2 and other cytokines that activate other immune cells. B lymphocytes produce immunoglobulins against the viral antigens, while activated natural killer (NK) cells and cytotoxic (CD8+) lymphocytes cause destruction of β cells that carry the viral antigens. Macrophages, activated by interferon - γ (IFN - γ ), also participate in the destruction of the target cells. NKCF, natural killer cell factor; TNF, tumour necrosis factor.
  • 19.
    There are fourstages in the development of Type 1 DM: 1-Preclinical period with positive β-cell antibodies 2-Hyperglycemia when 80-90% of the β- cells are destroyed 3-Transient remission (honeymoon phase). 4-Establishment of the disease
  • 20.
    “Stages” in Developmentof Type1Diabetes Age (years) Genetic Predisposition Betacellmass (?Precipitating Event) Overt immunologic abnormalities Normal insulin release Progressive loss insulin release Glucose normal Overt diabetes C-peptide present No C-peptide
  • 21.
    Immunological Diagnosis ofT1D There are currently four standard autoantibodies whose presence is used to predict the development of T1D: -These are Autoantibodies against 1-Insulin, 2-Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65), 3-A tyrosine phosphatase-like protein (ICA512 also termed IA-2) 4-Zinc T8 transporter (ZnT8) . -Islet-associated protein–2 (IA-2) and IA-2β (also known as phogrin) are unique neuroendocrine-specific protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs).
  • 22.
    •Type 2 DiabetesMellitus (Insulin Resistance) •Formerly known as “adult onset” or “ Non insulin dependent Diabetes”. Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) Insulin concentrations are mostly increased but peripheral tissues are resistant to insulin (insulin resistance). . It results from insulin resistance with a defect in compensatory insulin secretion. (Beta cells are not able increase secretion of insulin to overcome this resistance. ) Insulin may be low, normal or high!
  • 23.
    Onset of DiseaseGradual onset Person may go many years with undetected hyperglycemia Gradual onset Person may go many years with undetected hyperglycemia . Accounts for >90% of patients with diabetes Usually occurs in people over 40 years old 80-90% of patients are overweight ,(lately in obese adolescents.) About 30% of the Type 2 DM patients are undiagnosed (they do not know that they have the disease) because symptoms are mild.
  • 24.
    Etiology and pathophysiologyof type 2 diabetes
  • 25.
    Activation of theNLRP3 Inflammasome The inflammasome is a large multiprotein complex which plays a key role in innate immunity by participating in the production of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18. These related cytokines cause a wide variety of biological effects associated with infection, inflammation and autoimmune processes. They are both produced as inactive precursors, pro-IL-1β and pro- IL-18, and share a common maturation mechanism that requires caspase-1 IL-1β induced within the islet impairs β cell insulin secretion and induces Fas death receptor–dependent, apoptotic β cell. Glucose- induced IL-1β is a key mediator of islet dysfunction and destruction.
  • 26.
    Progression Of BetaCell Failure in Type 2 Diabetes Progressive β-cell defect in type 2 diabetes Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) ,Postprandial = after eating a meal while preprandial is before a meal
  • 27.
    Acanthosis Nigricans Skin Tags Acanthosis nigricans Currentlythought to be an effect of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). At one point was thought to be a result of skin folds rubbing together
  • 28.
    Type 1 vs.Type 2 Type 1 Type 2 Age of onset Childhood, young adult Usually > 40 + some obese children Pathogenesis Autoimmune process Defect in insulin secretion, tissue resistance to insulin, increased HGO Autoantibodies Positive Negative Body cells Responsive to insulin Resistant to insulin Endogenous insulin Little or none Low Normal or high Pancreatic function Beta cells not functional Beta cell normal Severity of symptoms Severe; liable to DKA Mild; few or none, not liable to DKA
  • 29.
    Characteristics Type IDM Type II DM % of diabetic pop 5– 10% 90 % Obesity Uncommon Common Family history Generally not strong Strong Acute complication Ketoacidosis Hyperosmolar coma Treatment Insulin, Diet Exercise Diet ,Exercise Oral antidiabetics,Insulin Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • 30.
    • Latent Autoimmune diabetes of Adulthood (LADA) or type 1.5 diabetes A slowly progressive form of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Patients are often diagnosed as type II diabetes, but have Positive pancreatic islet antibodies, especially to glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD). Pts. do not immediately require insulin for treatment, are often not overweight, and have little or no resistance to insulin
  • 31.
    Presence of autoimmunityto islet protein is the feature of IDDM. However there are some pts over 30 yrs of age present with diabetic symptoms and require insulin therapy within one to two yrs, many of these pts. have autoantibodies to islet protein. They are called as LADA About 10-15% have ICA (Islet cell antibody) and / or Glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody (GADA)
  • 32.
    Diabetes Types Key characteristicsof type 1, LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults), and type 2. Type 1 LADA Type 2 Typical age of onset Youth or adult Adult Adult Progression to insulin dependence Rapid (days/weeks) Latent (months/years) Slow (years) Presence of autoantibodies* Yes Yes No Insulin dependence At diagnosis Within 6 years Over time, if at all Insulin resistance No Some Yes *Proteins that indicate the body has launched an autoimmune attack on the insulin- producing beta cells in the pancreas.
  • 33.
    MODY (maturity onsetdiabetes of the young) –is a monogenic and autosomal dominant form of diabetes mellitus (single-gene disorder) with onset of the disease often before 25 years of age ( early onset ) strong family history, present as type 2 diabetes . It is due to dysfunction of pancreatic ß cells characterised by non-ketotic diabetes and absence of pancreatic auto- antibodies. It is frequently mistaken for type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • 34.
    Gestational diabetes mellitus: ◆Definition: Carbohydrates intolerance of variable severity Develops during pregnancy .Detected at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation As type II is characterized by insulin resistance, usually is mild, but show risk of later development of diabetes 2 type Associated with high risk for cesarean delivery, perinatal death, and neonatal complication