Clinical Therapeutics - Diabetes

Question 1

What is the leading cause of death in people with T2DM?

Answer 1

CVD

Question 2

What is the hallmark feature of nephropathy in T2DM patients?

Answer 2

Albumin in the urine (albuminuria)

Question 3

What are the 3 different types of neuropathy?

Answer 3

Sensory –> Touch/pain/temperature

Autonomic –> Nerves that carry information to organs and glands

Motor –> Nerves which control movement

Question 4

What are some of the symptoms of hypoglycaemia?

Answer 4

Shaky

Sweating

Hunger

Tiredness

Blurred vision

Lack of concentration/headaches

Question 5

Why might hyperglycaemia happen?

Answer 5

Missed doses of medication

Stress

Very carbohydrate rich meal

Infection

Over-treating a hypo

Question 6

How does Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) occur?

Answer 6

Occurs when somebody is incredibly hyperglycaemic

When a severe lack of insulin means that glucose can’t be used for for energy…..so fats is broken down instead

Ketones are byproducts of fat metabolism, which are poisionous