Diabetes Flashcards
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2015, 30 million or __ % of pop has diabetes.
Aprox 1.25 million children have type I
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9.4%
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Of the 30.3 million adults with diabetes 23.1 were diagnosed and 7.2 were undiagnosed
T or F
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T
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12 million seniors age 65 or older have diabetes
T or F
A
T
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How many new cases each year
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1.5 million
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2015 how many Americans >18 had pre-diabetic
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84.1 millon
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What is the leading cause of
Blindness, End stage renal disease, Amputation
& the 7th leading cause of death
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Diabetes
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Total cost of diagnosed diabetes ___
Direct medical cost ____
____ $ in reduced productivity
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Total cost of diagnosed diabetes 327 Billion
Direct medical cost 237 Billion
90 Billion $ in reduced productivity
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Groups highest to have diabetes
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American Indians/ Alaskan
Blacks
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___ cells in pancreas secret insulin when eating
___ cells release glucagon
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B cells
A cells
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Insulin function
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Transports glucose into the cell
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Glycogenolysis…
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Liver breaks down glycogen to glucose
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Gluconeogenesis…
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Conversion of protein to glucose
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Lipolysis…
Produces what undesirable substances
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Break down of fat into glucose
Ketones
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Where does the Acid in DKA come from?
A
Breakdown of fat produces acid as a by product
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Confusion, fatigue, muscle weakness & cardiac arrhythmias
S/S of…
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High BS
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Polyphagia, Polyuria, Polydipsia
S/S of…
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Hyperglycemia
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Acetone breath & Kussmaul respiration happen with…
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Hyperglycemia
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Which electrolyte is mostly affected with blood glucose levels
A
K
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Factors increase risk for type II
Waist circumference
Males
Female
FBS
BP
SBP > or DBP>
Hyperlipidemia
Triglycerides
> ___
HDL
Males <
Female <
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Waist circumference
Males 40
Female 35
FBS
>100
BP
SBP > 130
DBP> 85 or on meds for HTN
Hyperlipidemia
Triglycerides
> 150 or on meds
HDL
Males < 40
Female < 50
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Type I or II
abrupt onset, thirst, hunger, weight loss, increased urine output, acetone breath
Frequently none, thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, Microvascular complications
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Type I
Abrupt onset, thirst, hunger, weight loss, increased urine output, acetone breath
Type II
Frequently none, thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, Microvascular complications
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Glucagon, epinephrine, GH, Cortisol
All do what…
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Increase blood glucose levels for energy
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Type I
Pancreatitic B cells are destroyed by
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Body’s own T cells
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Fasting glucose 100 - 125
2 hour plasma glucose level 140 - 199
A¹C 5.7 - 6.4%
Is…
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Prediabetes
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4 major abnormal metabolic Type II
What happens to Insulin?
What happens to the pancreas
What happens to the liver
Alterations in production of hormones & adipokines
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Insulin resistance
Páncreas produces less Insulin ???
Liver produces less glucose
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Correct
Risk factors
Type II diabetes
(Up / Down)
Insulin levels
Triglycerides
LDL
HDL
Insulin levels UP
Triglycerides UP
Healthy <150
Borderline high: 150-199 mg/dL. High: 200 and 499 mg/dL
LDL
Normal: <100 mg/dL
Near-optimal: 100–129 mg/dL
Borderline high: 130–159 mg/dL
High: 160–189 mg/dL
Very high: 190 mg/dL and higher
HDL
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Men > 40 mg/dL (1 mmol/L)
Women > 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L)
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4 methods to diagnose diabetes
A¹C level ____
Fasting plasma glucose ____
Random glucose measurement ___
2 hour OGTT level ____
A¹C level >6.5%
Fasting plasma glucose >126
Random glucose measurement >200
2 hour OGTT level >200
(Oral glucose tolerance test)
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Review 1245 for Insulins
Onset, Peak, diration
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Normal / Elevated blood glucose at bedtime
Decrease at 2 or 3 AM (sweating, lethargic)
Then Hyperglycemic (to counter act hypoglycemia)
This is called ....
What is the Intervention...
Somogyi effect
Intervention: Decrease bedtime insulin/ Give bedtime snack
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In this problem
At night the glucose levels stay normal/ high
Begin to rise at 3AM
Hyperglycemia present in the morning
Due to counter regulatory hormones
Name condition...
Name intervention...
Dawn phenomenon
Intervention:
Give long-acting insulin after 11 pm
May need to increase dose of night time insulin
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Acidosis pH <7.30
Serum bicarbonate <18
Presence KETONURIA / KETONEMIA
Anion Gap >10 MEQ/L
Plasma glucose >250 mg/dl
Describes
DKA
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Sulfonylureas work by...
stimulating the release of insulin
from pancreatic beta cells, which lowers blood glucose concentrations
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Glipizide (Glucotrol) & glimepiride (Amaryl)
Type of medication
Effects
Sulfonylureas
stimulating the release of insulin
from pancreatic beta cells
, which lowers blood glucose concentrations
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Meglitinides
stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels.
Nateglinide: (Starlix®)
Repaglinide: (Prandin®)
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Repaglinide (Prandin®), Mitiglinide (Glufast®), and Nateglinide (Starlix®)
Class of medication
Effects
Meglitinides
Stimulate the pancreas to release insulin
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Biguanides
Work by (2)
Decreasing the amount of glucose your liver produces and releases into your bloodstream
Making your skeletal muscle
tissue more sensitive to insulin so it can absorb glucose for energy
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Biguanides
Work (2) ways
Decreasing the amount of glucose your liver produces and releases into your bloodstream
Making your skeletal muscle
tissue more sensitive to insulin so it can absorb glucose for energy
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Metformin & phenformin are...
How do they work
Biguanides
Decreasing the amount of glucose your liver produces and releases into your bloodstream
Making your skeletal muscle
tissue more sensitive to insulin so it can absorb glucose for energy
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a-Glucosidase inhibitors work by...
Delaying the digestion and absorption of complex carbohydrates.
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Acarbose (Precose), Miglitol (Glyset), and Voguebose.
Examples of which type of medication
Action...
a-Glucosidase inhibitors
Delaying the digestion and absorption of complex carbohydrates.
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Thiazolidinediones work by...
Insulin sensitizers that act on intracellular metabolic pathways to enhance insulin action and increase insulin sensitivity in critical tissues.
TZDs also increase adiponectin levels, decrease hepatic gluconeogenesis, and increase insulin-dependent glucose uptake in muscle and fat
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rosiglitazone and pioglitazone
Class of medication
Action...
Thiazolidinediones
Insulin sensitizers that act on intracellular metabolic pathways to enhance insulin action and increase insulin sensitivity in critical tissues.[4] TZDs also increase adiponectin levels, decrease hepatic gluconeogenesis, and increase insulin-dependent glucose uptake in muscle and fat
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Sulfonylureas have an increased chance of prolonged hypoglycemia
T or F
F
Exp.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Glimepiride (Amaryl)
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When should Repaglinide (Prandin)
/ Nateglinide (Starlix) be taken?
Meglitinides- increase insulin production from pancreas
30 minutes before meal
DONT TAKE IF SKIP MEAL
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Renal toxic-monitor
BUN / creatine
Hold 48 hrs before & after IV contrast
Metformin (Glucophage)
Biguanide
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Most common oral diabetes agent
Reduced glucose production by liver
Enhance sensitivity (insulin) at tissues
Improve glucose transport into cells
Don't promote weight gain
Biguanides
Metformin (Glucophage)
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Target organ for Biguanides
Metformin (Glucophage)
Liver: reduces glucose production
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normal creatinine level 0.7 to 1.3 mg
Normal BUN level 8 - 22
Take into consideration before using this type of medication
Biguanides
Metformin (Glucophage)
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normal creatinine level ____
Normal BUN level ___
0.7 to 1.3 mg
8 - 22
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Most effective in those who have insulin resistance
Improve insulin sensitivity, transport, and usage.
Example: Pioglitazone (Actos)
TZD
Thiazolidinediones
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Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Saxagliptin (Onglyza)
Class
Action
Caution
Class: DDP-4 inhibitor
Action: slows the inactivation of incretin hormones (gut peptides secreted after nutrient intake and stimulate insulin secretion)
Potential: Hypoglycemia
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Class: DPP-4 inhibitor
Action: Inhibit the enzyme DPP-4.
DPP-4 destroys the hormone incretin
Incretin produces more insulin & reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver when not needed
Potential: Hypoglycemia
Name (2) meds
Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Saxagliptin (Onglyza)
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Hormone secreted by B cell of the pancreas
Cosecret3d with insulin
For type I & II
SubQ admin
SLOWS GASTRIC EMPTYING
Class...
amylin analog
Pramlintide (Symlin)
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Pramlintide (Symlin)
Class
Action
Amylin
Pramlintide (Symlin)
antihyperglycemics.
Slowing the movement of food through the stomach.
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Incretin mimetics
Stimulate B cell release more insulin
Supress liver
Slows gastric emptying
Example:
Caution:
glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist
Byetta
Don't use with insulin
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Beta blockers "lol"
Have this Undesired effect
Have this desired effect
Undesirable: Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia
Desirable: Prolonged effect of insulin
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How do Thiazide / Loop diuretics potentiate hyperglycemia
Inducing K ion loss:
Lead to decreased insulin secretion or reduced insulin sensitivity
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Diet percentages
Protein
Fat
Carb
Protein 15 - 20 Less if renal impairment
Fat 30
Carb 50- 60
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Is moderate alcohol intake with food safe for diabetics
Yes
1 women
2 men
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Sick day management
Continue insulin & all oral medications
Even if not eating properly
T or F
F
Continue all medicine Except
Metformin
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Hypoglycemia Manifestaciones
DRUNK
Pallor, hunger, blurred vision, confused, Diaphoresis, Drowsy, Unconscious, coma
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Blood glucose level for hypoglycemia
<70
Manifestaciones
DRUNK in appearance
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Intervention for a diabetic who appears drunk and is conscious
Give 15 - 20 g simple sugar
Recheck blood glucose after 15 minutes
Until sugar is >70
Then
Eat regularly scheduled meal/ snack
Check sugar again 15 - 30 minutes
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Patient is Hypoglycemic and cannot swallow
Intervention
1mg Glucagon IM or SubQ
In acute care settings:
20 - 50 mL 50% Dextrose IV push
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mimicking the actions of the naturally occurring hormone amylin,
_______ complements insulin by regulating the appearance of glucose into the circulation after meals via three primary mechanisms of action:
Slowing gastric emptying
Suppressing inappropriate post-meal glucagon secretion
Increasing satiety.
Class: amylin analog
pramlintide
(Symlin)
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stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels.
Which two classes
Give examples
Sulfonylureas: Glimepiride.
Glipizide.
Meglitinides: Nateglinide (Prandin) Repaglinide (Starlix)
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People with (high/ low) potassium levels will release less insulin, which causes higher blood sugar levels, and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Low
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Hyperglycemia = (Hypokalemia/ Hyperkalemia)
Hyperkalemia
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Hyperglycemia & Hyperkalemia
Insulin is given what happens do K and glucose
Both go into the cell
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Most common reasons for a diabetes patient to come into Dr office
Wounds not healing / poor vision
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Oral thrush & yeast infections are seen more commonly in
TYPE I or II
Type II
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Somogyi effect
Describe
Intervention
Somogyi =
Normal BS before bed
BS drops in middle night
Rebound to High BS
Intervention: Reduce insulin before bed & Give snack before bed
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Byetta (incretin mimetic) / glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist is given via
Dosed Pen
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Polyphagia
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Acetone breath
Kussmaul respirations
Confusion, fatigue, muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias
S/S of hyperglycemia
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High blood sugar does what to K levels
Riases them
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Symptoms of diabetes
Type ( I or 2)
-Abrupt onset, thirst, hunger, weight loss, increased urine output, acetone breath
Type (1 or 2)
-Frequently none; thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, microvascular complications
Also (both)
-Slow healing, infections, mental status changes
Symptoms of diabetes
Type I
-Abrupt onset, thirst, hunger, weight loss, increased urine output, acetone breath
Type 2
-Frequently none; thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, microvascular complications
Also (both)
-Slow healing, infections, mental status changes
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Gluconeogenesis
-conversion of protein to glucose
-Acid by-product
Lipolysis
-breakdown of fat to glucose
-Ketones
T or F
T
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Can potentiate hyperglycemia
•By inducing potassium loss
Thiazide/ Loop diuretics
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Alcohol intake can cause Hypoglycemia/ Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
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Teaching safe exercise
-Best time after a meal
-Check BS before (& after)
-<100 ____
->250 ____
-Safe if ketones absent
-If present, do not exercise vigorously
Carry fast acting sugar
Drink water
Hypoglycemia can occur hours later
eat
check ketones
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ID normal blood glucose
98
<135
113
128
98
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ID impaired blood glucose level
113
95
70
145
113 Impaired = Prediabetes
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Flail chest = This type of motion
Inspiration = (inward / outward)
Expiration = (inward/ outward)
Oppsite of normal
Inspiration = inward
Expiration = outward
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________ = life-threatening
Occurs when air accumulates in the pleural space, compressing the lungs and heart.
It can develop from chest wall injuries that allow air into the pleural space, but not out.
Also caused by aggressive mechanical ventilation or resuscitation
Tension pneumothorax
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Open pneumothorax
Chest wall is Punctured and opened to the outside world
The chest wall is opened to the outside world and (Negative/ Positive) pressure collapses the lung
Positive
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Pharyngeal tonsils aka
Adnoids
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This part of the brain controls breathing
Medulla
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Which tonsils are removed during a tonsillectomy
Pharynx
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The trachea is above the larynx
T or F
F
The larynx (voice box) is above the trachea (windpipe)
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Nerve that controls the diaphragm
Phrenic nerve
