Complications of CFRD (poorly controlled):
Infections due to decreased white blood cell count phagocystosis.
- Phagocystosis is the ability to encourage white blood cells to destroy bacteria.
Increased viscosity of mucus secretions with hyperglycemia and dehydration.
- Dehydration is caused by the body trying to flush the excess blood glucose out in the urine.
Increased protein catabolism with CF and diabetes mellitus.
- Protein catabolism is the breakdown of proteins into amino acids and simple derivative compounds, for transport into the cell.
Increased fatigue with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.
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