Self-management education is necessary to accomplish these goals. Diabetes - is a chronic disorder characterized by abnormalities in the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat. This form of diabetes is usually immune mediated. Type 2 Diabetes - Ranges from predominantly insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency to a predominately secretory defect with insulin resistance. These new classifications attempt to clarify common misunderstandings.
Many clinicians misclassify patients.
The new classification does not make treatment its main focus. In the past, patients with Type 2 diabetes treated with insulin were misclassified as Type 1 diabetes. The old definitions included insulin dependent, etc. which served to confuse clinicians. Gestational Diabetes - occurs in women who manifest glucose intolerance during pregnancy. Impaired Glucose Tolerance - occurs when a person s blood glucose level is above normal and fails to meet current diagnostic criteria for diabetes.