Diabetes

Question 1

Describe the etiology of T1DM

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe the etiology of monogenic diabetes

Answer 2

Question 3

Describe the presentation of T1DM

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe the diagnostic criteria for T1DM

Answer 4

Question 5

What lab can help distinguish T1DM from T2DM

Answer 5

Question 6

Describe the treatment for T1DM

Answer 6

Question 7

Describe when to order islet autoantibody testing for diabetes

Answer 7

Question 8

What diagnostic testing should be done when suspicious of monogenic diabetes

Answer 8

Question 9

Describe some pathophysiologic factors contributing to T2DM

Answer 9

Question 10

Describe the presentation of T2DM

Answer 10

Question 11

Describe the diagnostic criteria prediabetes

Answer 11

Question 12

Describe the diagnostic criteria for T2DM

Answer 12

Question 13

Describe the major treatment approaches for T2DM

Answer 13

Question 14

List the glycemic targets of glucose monitoring in T2DM

Answer 14

Question 15

What conditions may cause a low A1C

Answer 15

Question 16

What is the renal threshold for glucose reabsorption (leading to glucose spilling into the urine = polyuria)

Answer 16

180 mg/dL

Question 17

Describe T2DM complications & areas for risk reduction

Answer 17

• ASCVD (HTN, HLD)
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Foot ulcers
• Autonomic neuropathy
• Nephropathy & CKD
• Retinopathy
• Fracture risk
• Non-alc fatty liver disease
• Obesity