Case Study 2: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
Why is diabetes suspected?
A
- Nocturia
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Weight Gain
2
Q
- Which risk factors are involved in the development of diabetes for Mrs Naidoo?
A
- Weight gain
- age (T2 D progress with age)
- gender: more likely in femailes
3
Q
What signs and symptoms does Mrs Naidoo have that are diagnostic for Type II diabetes?
A
- Nocturia, Polyuria, Polydipsia
- Weight Gain
- BSL though not extreme as T1 D
- Non- acidotic but does have ketosis which is diagnostic for type 2 DM
- T2: not severe level Ketone
4
Q
Is Mrs Naidoo showing any of the possible long-term sequelae for DM? Please explain.
A