Pathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease Based on the history, physical, and lab findings review, what is the most likely diabetes diagnosis for this patient? The most likely diabetes diagnosis is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen diabetes diagnosis.

Diabetes Case Study Analysis

Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of insulin resistance and inadequate secretion of insulin by pancreatic beta cells (Goyal & Jialal, 2022). Insulin resistance causes increased hepatic glucose production, decreased transport of glucose into muscle cells, and increased breakdown of fats. Every individual who is obese or overweight has insulin resistance but does not necessarily have type 2 diabetes. The inadequate secretion of insulin added to insulin resistance results in the occurrence of type 2 diabetes.