Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Type 1 diabetes is defined by?
A
A state of absolute insulin deficiency
2
Q
Presentation of T1DM?
A
Polyuria, polydipsia(excessive thirst), weight loss, fatigue + sommolence (drowsy and sleepy), blurred vision, candidal, established DKA , increased appetite
3
Q
Rapid insulin response is within? ,,…
A
5-10 mins
4
Q
Late insulin response?
A
1-2 hours
5
Q
Which condition is known as slowly progressive type 1 diabetes?
A
LADA
6
Q
What is C peptide a clinical measure of?
A
Insulin
