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Diabetes? Flashcards

1
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what are the 4 ways people can develop diabetes?

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  • insufficient insulin to maintain glucose homeostasis
  • absolute insulin deficiency
  • relative insulin deficiency
  • failure of insulin synthesis, release or activity
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explain insulin deficiency

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inadequate insulin production/secretion &/or insulin resistance

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in which type of diabetes do you find absolute insulin deficiency?

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type 1 diabetes mellitus

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in which type of diabetes do you find a relative insulin deficiency?

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type 2 diabetes mellitus

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in which type of diabetes is there a failure of insulin synthesis, release or activity?

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MODY

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6
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what is diabetes mellitus?

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a group of metabolic diseases characterised by hyperglycaemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both

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what is the normal HbA1c value?

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41m/m & below

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what is the impaired/prediabetes HbA1c value range?

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42-47 mmol/mol

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what is the diabetes HbA1c value?

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48 m/m & above

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10
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what is the normal fasting glucose value?

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6.0 mmol/L & below

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what is the impaired/prediabetes fasting glucose value range?

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6.1-6.9 mmol/L

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what is the diabetes fasting glucose value?

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7.0 mmol/L & above

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what is the normal 2-hr glucose in OGTT value?

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7.7 mmol/L & below

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what is the impaired/diabetes 2-hr glucose in OGTT value range?

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7.8 - 11.0 mmol/L

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what is the diabetes 2-hr glucose in OGTT value?

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11.1 mmol/L & above

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16
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what is the diabetes random glucose value?

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11.1 mmol/L & above

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17
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what happens ins type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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pancreatic beta cell destruction, insulin is required for survival

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18
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what is T1DM usually characterised by?

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the presence of anti-GAD/anti-islet cell antibodies

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when is a person thought to have T2DM?

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when they don’t have T1DM, monogenic diabetes or other medical condition or treatment suggestive of secondary diabetes i.e. a diagnosis of exclusion

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20
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when would T1DM usually present?

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pre-school & peri-puberty, small peak in late 30s

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21
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what is the normal body type of T1DM?

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usually lean

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22
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describe the normal onset of T1DM?

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acute onset with severe symptoms & severe weight loss

ketonuria +/- metabolic acidosis

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23
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what is usually required immediately in T1DM?

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immediate & permanent requirement for insulin

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24
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when does T2DM usually present?

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middle aged/elderly

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25
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what body type is usually found in T2DM?

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usually obese

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26
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how long is the pre-diagnosis time normally in T2DM?

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usually 6-10 years

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27
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describe the onset normally found in T2DM?

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insidious onset over weeks to years

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28
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what is usually found on presentation of T2DM?

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minimal or absent ketonuria

evidence of microvascular disease maybe

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29
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how is T2DM initially managed?

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diet +/- tablets

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30
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what are the risk factors for T2DM?

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  • obesity (central)
  • family history
  • gestational diabetes
  • age
  • ethnicity (asian, african, afro-caribbean)
  • past MI/stroke
  • medications
  • impaired glucose tolerance/impaired fasting glucose
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31
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what are the symptoms of DM?

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  • thirst
  • polyuria
  • thrush
  • weakness fatigue
  • blurred vision
  • infections
  • T1DM - weight loss
  • T2DM - signs of complications, neuropathy/retinopathy
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32
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what are the useful discriminatory tests for DM?

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  • GAD/anti-islet cell antibodies
  • ketones
  • C-peptide (plasma)
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33
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in which type of diabetes is ketosis found in?

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type 1

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34
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what doe need to look out for to spot monogenic diabetes?

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  • strong family history
  • associated features (renal cysts etc)
  • young onset
  • GAD-negative
  • C-peptide positive
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35
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gestational diabetes

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any degree of glucose intolerance arising or diagnosed during pregnancy

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36
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what does HbA1c provide a measure of?

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glucose control over past 2-3 months

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37
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what are the microvascular complications of diabetes?

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heart disease & stroke

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38
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what are the microvascular complications of diabetes?

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retinopathy
nephropathy
neuropathy

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39
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what other type of complications can occur in diabetes?

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psychological

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40
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in which age group does LADA occur in?

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young adults 25 to 40

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41
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in which sex is LADA more common?

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male

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42
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what body type is usually found in LADA?

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non-obese

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43
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are LADA patients auto-antibody positive or negative?

44
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what is Wolfram Syndrome (DIDMOAD)?

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Diabetes Insipidus 
Diabetes Mellitus
Optic Atrophy 
Deafness
Neurological anomolies
45
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what are the features of Bardet-Biedl syndrome?

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polydactyly
hypogonadal 
visual impairment 
hearing impairment 
mental retardation 
diabetes
46
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which body type is usually found in barred-biedl syndrome?

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often very obese

47
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what is polyglandular endocrinopathy?

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2 types of autoimmune conditions

48
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what happens in type 2 polyglandular endocrinopathy?

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Type 1 diabetes 
addison's disease
vitiligo 
primary hypogonadism 
primary hypothyroidism 
coeliac disease
49
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what kind of inheritance is found in type 1 polyglandular endocrinopathy?

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autosomal recessive

50
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what is found in type 1 polyglandular endocrinopathy?

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mild immune deficiency 
any of the conditions associated with type 2 polyglandular endocrinopathy 
primary hypoparathyroidism 
pernicious anaemia 
alopecia
51
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what is the target HbA1c for pregnant diabetic women?

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43 mmol/mol

52
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what is the normal HbA1c level?

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approx 42 mmol/mol

53
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what is the pre diabetes range of Hb1Ac?

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42-47 mmol/mol

54
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what is the range of HbA1c for diabetics?

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> 48 mmol/mol

55
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what is the target range for HbA1c in diabetics?

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48-53 mmol/mol

56
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over what Hb1Ac value is it classed as very poor glycemic control with very high risk of complications?

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70 mmo/mol

57
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what is the target range for glucose before meals in diabetics?

58
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what is the target range for glucose after meals in diabetics?

59
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what is the immediate treatment of hypoglycaemia?

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consume 15-20g of glucose or simple carbohydrates
recheck your blood glucose after 15 mins
if hypo continues, repeat
once blood glucose returns normal, eat a small snack if your next planned meal or snack is more than an hour or two away

60
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what is the treatment of severe hypoglycaemia?

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glucagon 1g: inject into the buttock/arm or thigh

61
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what may happen to a patient who has just regained consciousness after a hypo?

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nausea

vomiting

62
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what is diabetic ketoacidosis

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a disordered metabolic state that usually occurs in the context of an absolute or relative insulin deficiency accompanied by an increase in the counter-regulatory hormones

63
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what is the biochemical criteria for the diagnosis of DKA?

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Ketonaemia > 3mmol /L, or significant ketonuria (>2+ on standard urine stick)
Blood glucose > 11.0 mmol /L or known diabetes (NB euglycaemic DKA)
Bicarbonate

64
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what are the common precipitants of DKA?

A 
infection 
illicit drugs 
alcohol 
non-adherence with treatment 
new diabetes diagnosis
65
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what are the typical osmotic related symptoms & signs of DKA?

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thirst & polyuria

dehydration

66
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what are the typical ketone body related symptoms & signs of DKA?

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flushed
vomiting
abdominal pain & tenderness
breathless

67
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what is the breathlessness associated with DKA known as?

A

Kussmaul’s respiration

68
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name 2 conditions associated with DKA?

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underlying sepsis

gastroenteritis

69
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; glucose

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median level around 40 mmol/L (normal

70
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; potassium

71
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; creatinine

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often raised

72
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; sodium

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often reduced

73
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; lactate

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raised lactate is very common

74
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; blood ketones

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usually raised above 5

75
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; bicarbonate

76
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; amylase

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very frequently raised

77
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of DKA; WCC

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usually around 25

78
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what are the normal causes of death associated with DKA in adults?

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hypokalaemia 
aspiration 
pneumonia 
ARDS
co-morbidities
79
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what are the normal causes of death associated with DKA in children?

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cerebral oedema

80
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which losses should be replaced in the management of DKA?

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fluid 
insulin 
potassium 
phosphate (rarely)
bicarbonate (almost never)
81
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how can ketones be monitored?

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blood ketone testing

urine ketone testing

82
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what ketone is measured in the blood?

A

beta-hydroxybutyrate

83
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what ketone is measured in the urine?

A

acetoacetate

84
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what does ketonuria indicate?

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levels of ketones 2-4 hours previously

85
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HHS

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hyperglycaemic hypersomolar syndrome

86
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what are the risks associated with HHS?

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CVS event
sepsis
medications: glucocorticoids & thiazides

87
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of HHS; glucose

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higher than in DKA, usually around 60

88
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of HHS; renal

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significant renal impairment

89
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of HHS; sodium

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may be raised on admission

90
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of HHS; osmolality

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often around 400

91
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what is osmolality?

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2[NA+K] + urea + glucose

92
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what is the normal osmolality range?

93
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what is type A lactic acidosis associated with?

A

tissue hypoxaemia

94
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when may type B lactic acidosis occur?

A

liver disease

leukaemic states

95
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which type of lactic acidosis is associated with diabetes?

96
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what are the clinical findings of lactic acidosis?

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hyperventilation
mental confusion
stupor or coma if severe

97
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of lactic acidosis; bicarbonate

98
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of lactic acidosis; anion gap

99
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of lactic acidosis; glucose

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often raised variable

100
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of lactic acidosis; ketones

A

absence of ketonaemia

101
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what is the classical biochemical presentation of lactic acidosis; phosphate

102
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is DKA common or rare?

A

common medical emergency

103
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which age group is DKA usually seen in?

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young adults

104
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is HHS more common or rarer than DKA?

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much rarer but higher associated mortalitiy

105
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is lactic acidosis a medical emergency or not?

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it is a medical emergency

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