Chronic Complications of Diabetes

Question 0

Which insulin is used in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Answer 0

Regular insulin, and it is also the only insulin to be administered intravenously.

Question 1

The most common cause of death in people with diabetes is

Answer 1

coronary artery disease, accounting for up to 60% of all cases and mortality

Question 2

Treatment of HHS?

Answer 2

Treatment includes rapid correction of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, lowering blood glucose levels with insulin, and treating the underlying conditions, such as infection

Question 3

The major difference between symptoms of HHS and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA):

Answer 3

Is the presence of abnormal ketones, which exist in DKA but not HHS. Therefore, fruity breath, plasma ketones, urine ketones, and a decreased pH exist with DKA, but not with HHS. HHS is a life threatening emergency and has a higher mortality rate than DKA. The most common precipitating factor is infection.

Question 4

The lowest fasting plasma glucose level suggestive of a diagnosis of DM is:

Answer 4

126 mg/dL