Diabetes Flashcards
3 main classes
- T1 - severe insulin def. - need insulin to live
- T2 - 90% - insensitive
- impaired glucose tolerance
- high fasting glucose
- 1-5% annual risk of dev. DM2
3 main classes
- T1 - severe insulin def. - need insulin to live
- T2 - 90% - insensitive
- impaired glucose tolerance
- high fasting glucose
- 1-5% annual risk of dev. DM2
pato of T1
autoiummune dest. of B-cells
3 main risks for DM2
- obesity - major
- genetics
- age
what is lack of compensation in DM2
don’t produce insulin when lacking leading to hyperglycemia and resistance to hyperglycemia
3 groups to test/screen
- anyone over 45 x 3 years
- start earlier of risk factors
- any one with Sx
3 main tests
any one on two sep days
- fasting plasma glucose
- random plasma glucose
- 2 hour post-prandial glucose
presentation of DM1
- over days to weeks
- can be after illness
- often acute DKA
presentation of DM2
- often found on screening
- polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, blurred vision, weight loss
- may present with complications if haven’t been followed
5 main areas to focus on in assessement of DM patients
- feet
- vascular disease
- neuro disease
- eyes
- renal
- infectious
5 main goals of Tx
- glycemic control
- BP control
- optimze lipids
- smoking cessation
- daily ASA
what is general dosing of insulin
2/3 in AM
- half NPH, half reg
1/3 in evening
what is target A1C level
what is intensive mgmt
for those willing to monitor glucose levels
- need to be aware of hypo risk
what is inpatient mgmt
sliding scale
- give with finger prick monitoring
- along with intermediate acting
4 times that need to think about monitoring doses
- physical activity
- illness
- stress and changes in diet
- undergoing surgery
how to initiate oral therapy
start with one
- metformin or sulfonourea
if fails add another class
don’t give if can’t eat
2 main classes of complications
- macrovascular
2. microvascular
macro issues
atherosclerosis
3 main manifestations of atherosclerosis
- CAD - most common cause of death
- PVD
- CVA