Diabetes Flashcards
MODY definition
Maturity onset diabetes of the young
monogenic defect in glucose sensing in the pancreas+/ loss of insulin secretion that causes familial form of early onset (<25yo) diabetes
MODY2 is caused by a gene defect for ____ which causes a ___ defect and the insulin threshold for a set blood glucose level ___
glucokinase
glucose sensing
increases
MODY1+3 are caused by gene defects in ___ they ____+___
HNF (hepatocyte nuclear factors)4alpha and 1 alpha respectively
regulate beta cell differentiation and function
MODY 4 is caused by a gene defect in ___
insulin promotor factor 1 (IPF1)
MODY 5 is caused by a gene defect in ___
HNF-1beta
MODY6 is caused by a gene defect in ___
NeuroD1/beta2 - neurogenic differentiation factor
there are __ different genes that can be affected to cause MODY
6
treatment for MODY is usually ___ because ___
sulfonylureas
beta cells still have some function
the pathogenesis of T2D is
initial hyperglycaemia with hyperinsulinism
the primary problem is decreased tissue insulin sensitivity
Main problem in T1D
AI loss of insulin secreting beta cells
2 processes that insulin switches off
lipolysis
livergluconeogenesis
5 processes insulin switches on
AA uptake in muscles
glycogen synth
DNA+protein synth
muscle and adipose glucose uptake and lipogenesis
definition of phosphorylation
+phosphate group (PO4-) to any hydroxyl group by kinases - causes large -ve charge in molecule
tyrosine kinase receptor for insulin is ___ = 2 ___ alpha subunits which ___
and 2 beta ___ subunits which
both linked by ___
dimeric extracellular bind to insulin transmembrane ATP binding and tyrosine kinase domain disulfide bonds
2 functions of phosphorylated IRS-1 after tyrosine kinase receptor for insulin is activated
activate Ras/MAPK pathway and gene expression
activate P13K, PKB (stims GLUT4 translocation to membrane and increases glucose uptake) and glycogen synth
Leprechaunism/Donohue syndrome :
mode of inheritance
mutations in which gene
features
auto dom (rare)
gene for insulin receptor
elfin face, growth retarded, abscence of S/C fat and decreased muscle mass
severe insulin resistance
Rabson Mendenhall syndrome:
mode of inheritance
mutations in which gene
features
auto recessive (rare)
insulin receptor
severe insulin resistance, dev. abnormalities, acanthosis nigricans, fasting hypoglycaemia, DKA
Ketone bodies for in ____ from ___ after ___
liver mitochondrion
acetyl-CoA
beta-oxidation
ketone bodies are important for energy for __+__
where they are converted to ___ for use in the ___
cardiac myocytes and renal cortex
acetyl CoA to enter the TCA
the entrance of acetyl CoA into the TCA is dependent on ___ for formation of ___
oxaloacetate
citrate
In starvation/diabetes ___ are oxidised for energy to ___ however ___ has been used for gluconeogenesis and so __ are formed
FAs
acetyl Co-A
oxaloacetate
ketone bodies
In T2D they dont usually suffer from DKA because
high insulin concn inhibits hormone sensitive lipase so there is no excessive breakdown of fat resources
Diabetes Insipidus is caused by a lack of __
ADH/vasopressin
diagnostic criteria for diabetes based on HbA1c
<=41mmol/mol = normal 42-47 = pre-diabetes >=48 = diabetes
diagnostic criteria for diabetes based on fasting glucose
<=6mmol/l = normal 6.1-6.9 = prediabetes >7 = diabetes
diagnostic criteria for diabetes based on 2hr glucose in OGTT
<=7.7mmol/l = normal 7.8-11 = pre-diabetes >=11.1 = diabetes
diagnostic criteria for diabetes based on random glucose
> 11.1mmol/l = diabetes
lipoatrophic diabetes =
genetic insulin action disorder
2 other endocrinopathies that can cause diabetes
acromegaly
Cushing’s
drug induced diabetes (2)
steroids
thiazides
3 congenital conditions that can cause diabetes
Downs
Turners
Prader Willi
antibodies present in T1D
produce __ with ___ in the pancreas (histology)
anti-GAD
anti-islet cell Igs
insulinitis with lymphocyte infiltrate
T1D and T2D probability of microvasc complications at diagnosis
T1D = no signs usually T2D = 20% have them
T1D/T2D onset of symptoms at diagnosis is severe/insidious
T1D = severe T2D = insidious
discriminatory tests (3) for T1+2D
GAD/anti-islet cell Igs
ketones
C-peptides in the plasma
LADA = late onset ___
often misdiagnosed as __ but will have __+__
T1D
T2D but will have ketones and GAD Ig
MODY is GAD IG __ and C peptide __
GAD -ve
C +ve
HbA1c =
measures
glycated Hb
glucose control over past 2-3 months
3 microvascular complications of diabetes
neuropathy
nephropathy
retinopathy
cause of 75% of diabetic mortality
cardiac and renal causes
in T2D histology =
amyloid in pancreas
2 HLA genotypes that most increase risk of T1D
DR3-DQ2
DR4-DQ8
autoantibodies in T1D (4)
They are all though to differentiate from __
GAD 65 Ig (against glutamic acid decarboxylase
IA-2 Ig (Islet antigen 2)
ZnT8 Ig (ZnT8 transporter
IAA (insulin)
ICA - islet cell cytoplasmic Ig
ideal HbA1c for a T1D
48-58mmol/mol
if only have 50% of beta cell mass =>
hypergylcaemia
if only have __% of beta cell mass then need insulin
10%
blood glucose at presentation of T1/2D =
1 = >25 2 = 10-25
increased pancreatic auto-Igs in patients with recently diagnosed diabetes who dont initially require insulin =
LADA
___% of CF patients have diabetes at 20yo
25%
screen for diabetes in CF with ___ from age ___
OGTT from age 10
DIDMOAD/Wolfram syndrome features:
mode of inheritance =
Diabetes insipidus and mellitus, optic atropy, deaf, neuro abnormality
mitochondrial
Bardet-Biedl syndrome features:
more likely if ___ parents
v obese, polydactyly, hypogonadal, visual and hearing impairment, mental retardation, diabetes
consanguinous
Type 2 polyglandular endocrinopathy = T1D associated with any/all of: (5)
coeliacs addisons vitiligo primary hypogonadism primary hypothyroidism
Type 1 polyglandular endocrinopathy = T1D associated with any of: (9)
mild immune deficiency, primary hypoPT, pernicious anaemia, alopecia coeliacs addisons vitiligo primary hypogonadism primary hypothyroidism
tense tiredness is used to describe
hypoglycaemic symptoms
3 aims of insulin therapy
avoid hyperglycaemia +DKA
reduce chronic complications
acoid hypoglycaemia
rapid acting insulin analogues duration of action
5hrs
short acting - soluble/regular insulins duration of action
8hrs
intermediate acting insulins - isophane duration of action
20hrs
long acting insulin analogues duration of action
24hrs
basal bolus regime = ___ prandially and ___ before bed
rapid acting
long acting
analogues increase or decrease the risk of hypos?
decrease
bg target for a diabetic pre meal =
1-2hrs after start of meal =
4-7mmol/l
<10
analogue prandial insulin examples (3)
novorapid (insulin aspart)
lispro (humalog)
glulisine (apidra)
soluble prandial insulins examples (2)
actrapid
humulin S
isophane basal insulin egs (2)
insulatard
humulin I
basal analogue insulin egs (2)
lantus (glargine)
levemir (determir)
DAFNE =
dose adjustment for normal eating
in diabetics on insulin
1 unit insulin : ___ carbs
10g
if postprandial bg is __ mmol/l > pre meal = increase insulin dose
2
use of insulin in a hypo?
DON’T OMIT it
treat hypo then give insulin as normal
if on IV insulin then bg aim is __mmol/l
5-12
if on IV insulin and bg >12mmol/l = check __
ketones
indications for a pancreas transplant =
severe hypos / metabolic complications
incapacitating emotional/ clinical problems
uncontrolled diabetes despite max Rx
In insulin resistance: insulin is inhibited via ___ responsible for phosphorylation of ____ => decreased __ + ___
serine kinases
IRS-1
glucose transport and glycogen synthesis
__+___toxicity => beta cell dysfunction in T2D
gluco and lipotoxicity
if a T2D loses 1kg after diagnosis what is the increase in their length of survival
3-4months
T2D loses 10% of wt causes a decrease of __ in mortality
30-40%
BMI >22 increases diabetes risk by :
3x
BMI 25 increases diabetes and CHD risk by
x8 T2D
x2 CHD
average BMI of presenting T2Ds
28
BMI 30 increased T2D risk by
40x
peripheral neuropathy:
example =
description
pain/loss of feeling in hands and feet
“glove and stocking” distal symmetrical/sensorimotor neuropathy
autonomic neuropathy could affect these 5 areas
hr +bp sweating bowel bladder sexual response
amyotrophy (weakness in legs) is caused by a ___ neuropathy
proximal
focal neuropathy results in :
3 eg.s
a sudden weakness in a nerve/group of nerves
eg. palsies, foot drop and carpal tunnel
charcot foot, painless trauma and foot ulcers can be a result of a ___ neuropathy
peripheral
symptoms of a peripheral neuropathy
numbness/insensitivity
tingle/burn
cramps
sensitivity to touch
Rx for pain in peripheral neuropathy =
amitriptyline duloxetine pregabalin gabapentin if localised = capsaicin
resting tachycardia and postural hypotension are common in ___ neuropathy
autonomic
treatment for gastroparesis
glycaemic control
smaller portions and decrease fat and fibre
metoclopramide (pro-motility)
prochlorperazine, ondansetron (anti-emetic)
painkillers
treatment for hyperhidrosis in autonomic neuropathy
topical glycopyrrolate
clonidine
botulinum
proximal neuropathy usually starts ___
more common in ___ T2Ds
on one side of the body
elderly
diabetic nephropathy is characterised by
nephrotic syndrome and diffuse scarring of glomeruli => nodular glomerulosclerosis (aka Kimmelsteil-Wilson syndrome)
screening test for diabetic nephropathy
ACR (urinary albumin:creatinine ratio)
all diabetics are screened for nephropathy from age
12
dipstick testing urine in diabetics detects ___albuminaemia
macro NOT micro
bp target for all diabetics =
130/80
if a diabetic has microalbumin/proteinurea start them on a
ACEI/ARB
if eGFR is between 30-45 then what do you do to the dose of metformin?
half it
if eGFR <30 then what do you do to the dose of metformin
stop it
stop gliclazide if the eGFR is
<30
empagloflozin is stopped if the eGFR ___
decreases at all from normal
diabetic drug that is fine in CKD
piolitazone
stop exanatide/liraglutide if eGFR
<30
____ in diabetics causes reversible acute visual blurring
acute hyperglycaemia
mild retinopathy on fundoscopy -
only dot and blot haemorrhages and microaneurysms
cotton wool spots are indicative of a ___ area
ischaemic
hard exudates on fundoscopy are __
lipid break down products
5 signs that can be seen on fundoscopy of diabetic retinopathy
dot/blot/flame haemorrhages cotton wool spots hard exudate venous beading IRMA (intra retinal microvascular abnormalities)
severe complications of diabetic retinopathy (3)
retinal detachment
massive haemorrhage
2ndry glaucoma
treatments for erectile dysfunction
antihypertensives (beta blocker, thiazides)
anti-depressants, tricyclics, SSRIs, analgesia
glucokinase mutated MODY causes ___ hyperglycaemia = ___
onset at __
Rx =
stable hyperglycaemia
usually asymptomatic
birth
diet
Transcription factor (HNFs) mutated MODYs cause ___ hyperglycaemia
onset at ___
Rx =
progressive hyperglycaemia
adolescence
1/3diet, 1/3OHA, 1/3 insulin
sulfonylureas extremely effective at reduced dose
neonatal diabetics require insulin at ___ old
3months
TNDM (transient neonatal) usually diagnosed at ___ and resolves around __
<1wk
12wk
PNDM (permanent neonatal) usually diagnosed at ___
require __/___
mutation of __
0-6 wks
insulin lifelong/sulfonylurea
KIR6.2 channel
diabetic emergency caused by insulin deficiency and in increase in counter-regulatory hormones
DKA
3 things needed for a biochemical diagnosis of DKA
ketonaemia >3mmol/l or ketonuria >2
bg >11 or known diabetes
bicarbonate <15mmol/l/ venous pH <7.3
common precipitants of DKA
infection
illicit drugs/alcohol
non-compliance
newly diagnosed diabetes
in DKA creatinine __ and sodium __ and amylase __
creatinine increased
sodium decreased
amylase raised
the ketone measured if it is from blood
beta-hydroxybutyrate
the ketone measured if it is from urine
acetoacetate
the cause of mortality in DKA for adults (3) and kids (1)
hypokalaemia, aspiration pneumonia, ARDS
cerebral oedema
replacement treatment in DKA
fluids (0.9NaCl), insulin, K+
and prophylactic LMWH
normal blood ketone level
<0.6 mmol/l
HHS more likely in T1/2D? due to ___
2
high-refined carb intake
mortality is greater in DKA/HHS?
HHS (=10-50%)
treatment for HHS
fluids (cautiously as overload risk) insulin (slower than in DKA) Na+ LMWH screen for sepsis and vascular event
biochemistry HHS - glucose = renal = Na+= osmolarity= pH=
around 60mmol/l >DKA creatinine up and eGFR down around 400 (norm - 285-295) less acidotic that DKA
equation for osmolarity =
2x [Na+K]+urea +glucose
ion gap in lactic acidosis is ___
raised
ion gap equation
[Na+K]-[Cl + HCO3]
the type of lactic acidosis that is associated with tissue hypoxaemia
type A
Type B lactic acidosis is associated with
liver disease, leukaemic states, diabetes, metformin in renal failure
biochemistry of lactic acidosis
HCO3 low raised anion gap glucose often raised no ketonuria increased phosphate
treatment for alcohol induced ketoacidosis
pabrinex (high dose vitamins) IV fluids (esp dextrose) may need insulin
for hypoglycaemia treatment if the patient is awake =
15-20g rapidly acting carb
eg. 90-120ml lucozade
then 15-20g of slow acting eg. a sandwich
avoid exercise if __ or ___
ketones present
bg >14
nutritive sweetener that needs insulin adjusted for it
xylotol
non-nutritive sweetener that has no effect on bg
aspartame
tense tiredness describes the symptoms of
hypoglycaemia
hypo responses are impaired during sleep because
adrenaline, cortisol and glucagon levels dip
GP clinical targets (QoF) for diabetics BMI HbA1c bp total chol, LDL and tris
BMI <25
HbA1c 75 mmol/mol
bp = <=140/80
<5, <3, <2.3
if BMI is >25 Rx for diabetes =
metformin
if bmi < 25 Rx for diabetes =
gliclazide up to 160mg bd
____ increase the effects of repaglinide in diabetes
CYTP450 inhibitors - ketoconazole + nacroglides
NSAIDS
____ decrease the effects of repaglinide in diabetes
CYTP450 inducers - rifampicin, phenobarbitone, carbamazepine
repaglinide is + acting and depends on ___, dose = ___ taken before each meal
fast and short
bg levels
0.5-4mg
bg monitoring is recommended for diabetics who :
are on insulin
on a sulfonylurea
DKA guidelines for <18yos key differences from adult protocol (4)
based on weight
careful fluid resus
highlighted risk of cerebral oedema
insulin started 1 hr after IV fluids started
bg targets for inpatient diabetics
6-12 mmol/l
if diabetic can swallow but are drowsy/confused Rx for hypo =
1.5-2 tubes of glucose gel into buccal mucose
dont use ___ in PO hypo agent induced hypo
glucagon
rapid acting insulins =
humalog. novorapid
apidra
short/soluble insulins =
when to take
actrapid
humulin S
insuman rapid - take 30 min before eating
number in a fixed mix insulin tells you
the percentage of short acting
rapid intermediate insulin mixes
Humalog mix 25, 50
novomix 30
short intermediate insulin mix
humulin M3
insuman combi 15, 25, 50
isophane/intermediate insulins
insulatard
humulin I
insuman basal
long analogue insulins
lantus
levemir
adjust insulin doses by ___ each time
10%
always prescribe __ with IV insulin
IV fluids
continue to give ___ if on IV insulin but usually on MDII
SC basal insulin
gestational diabetes develops in the __ trimester
2nd
tolbutamide, chlorpropamide are
sulfonylureas
avoid metformin in these cases
renal failure alcoholic cirrhosis chronic lung disease HF
piaglitazone is a
TZD
hyperglycaemic response to slight hypo =
somogyi effect
poyol/aldose reductase pathway is normally inactive but activates if
increased intracellular glucose
poyol/aldose reductase pathway:
_____ has a higher Km for glucose than glucokinase so only active if ___
aldose reductase
glucose in much excess
poyol/aldose reductase pathway:
aldose reductase catalyses __>___
glucose to sorbitol
poyol/aldose reductase pathway:
the excess glucose that is more than can be converted to sorbitol is converted to __+__
methylglyoxal and acetol (glycating sugars)
poyol/aldose reductase pathway:
___ exerts osmotic P causing cell damage
it is converted to __ by _ and diffuses out of the cell
sorbitol
fructose
sorbitol dehydrogenase
poyol/aldose reductase pathway causes the production of ___ as __+__+ __bind to proteins which are then less functional than normal. Levels measured by ___
AGE (advanced glycation end-products)
methylgloxal and acetol (glycating sugars) + excess glucose
HbA1c
pathway involved in production of AGEs in diabetes
poyol/aldose reductase pathway
monofilament used to check diabetic foot P sensation
10g
3 neuropathies diabetics can get
hyperglycaemic (discomfort lower legs - resolves when bg does) acute painful diabetic (due to rapid wt loss and poor bg control - severe burning pain - takes 12-24m to resolve) distal symmetrical (most common)
tropicamide =
mydriatic eye drops
neuropathic ulcers in diabetics are found on __/__
MT heads or big toe usually
ischaemic foot ulcers site =
margins of feet
bag of bones foot
charcot foot
if BMI >30 this diabetic drug would be grand
S/C GLP-1 agonists