Diabetes Flashcards
What are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus
polyuria polydipsia weight loss
At what age does diabetes mellitus usually present
5 – 15 but can prison at any stage of life
pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus
and autoimmune disease of beta islets of langerhan, becoming symptomatic 180 – 90% of cells have been destroyed this causes an insulin deficiency which leads to the inability to use glucose in peripheral muscles and adipose tissue this causes an increase in glucagon adrenaline cortisol and growth hormone to be released these hormones especially glucagon promote gluconeogenesis glyconolysis and ketohgenesis (liver) causing an increasing glucose and ketones
what symptoms should make you suspect DKA
abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting tachyopnea lethargy
a patient presents with a three week history of polyuria severely weight loss polydipsia and some abdominal pain and lethargy what should be your next step in the management of this patient
start immediate insulin treatment
what are the indications of starting immediate insulin treatment at any age
a short history (weeks of severe symptoms) fame/anorexia moderate/high plasma or urine glucose levels
when taking the history of a diabetic patient what should you include?
type and duration of diabetes/insulin treated/if so type of insulin number injections and dose/do they get key ptosis or hypoglycaemic often/what treatment of a following and what is the compliance/are they matching lifestyle requirements: type I1 carohydrate counting and matched insulin type to eating less and avoiding refined carbohydrates/ CVS RF
how would you diagnose diabetes if the patient is symptomatic
random plasma glucose >11.1 or fasting plasma glucose >7.1
how would you diagnose diabetes if patient is asymptomatic
mainly in type II found on screening fasting glucose >7.1 on two occasions glucose tolerance test with two hour blood glucose >11.1 + HbA1c: if >48 then repeat again and if elevated once more it is diagnostic if it is not elevated then they are high risk and test should be repeated within six months or they become symptomatic
how would you monitor Type II diabetes
HbA1c
what is HbA1c a marker of
reflects hypoglycaemic levels over the last three months
what routine lab investigations apart from blood glucose should be performed in diabetes mellitus
HbA1c U+E lipids LFT (T2) urinary albumin (+glucose)
what is HbA1c target in diabetic patients
around 48
what is a normal value for HbA1c
31 – 37
why should you check liver function in type II diabetics
check for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
What are the aspects of an individual care plan in diabetes care?
Education including recofnising Sx and Mx of hypoglycaemia also give information oon suppor groups / insulin therapy and information on slef monitoring / Give special adice on glycaemic control for situations like fasting (ramadam eg) driving sporting activities / give contraceptive advice and pregnancy planning / give contacts of diabetic team and the details of next appointment
What should the targets of glycaemic control be?
fasting on waking - 5-7mol plasma BM before meals = 4-7 or after meals 5-9
how often should someone be checking their BMs?
before meals and before bead (total 4xd)
what are the sick day rules?
measure BMs more often / have easily digestive foods or drinks / oral rehydration sachets glucose tablets / gels / additional insulin / blood ketone strips
what are complications of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus?
can be microvascular : retinopathy nephropathy neuropathy inc. autonomic neuropathy
what sare signs nephropathy is occuring in DM?
frothy urine from proteinurea and increased BP
what drug can cause nephropathy esp. in those with DM?
ACEi (used for BP control)
what are the manifestations of autonomic neuropathy?
postural dizzyness, nocturnal diuresis, vomiting, change in taste, sweating
on examination of a foot of a patient with DM you notice 3 signs which makes you suspect Diabetic neuropathy, what are these?
clawed toes, callused heels and metatarsel heads, possible an ulcer if severe
where do ulcers most commonly occur in diabetic neuropathy?
metatarsel heads, between toead and dorsa of toes and heel
what two tests should you do to check sensation in the diabetic foot exam?
- vibration with tuning fork 2. 10g microfilament test
wht signs on fundoscopy would incucate diabetic retinopathy?
cotton wool haemorrages / hard exudats / extra proliferationn of the blood vessels
what is the pathpphysiology of diabetes mellitus type 2?
characterised by insulin resistance there is deficits in insulin action and production leading abnormal glucos metabolism to a hypergkycaemic state - much like DMT1
what HBa1c values are caracterised as pre - diabetes?
39-48
what HBa1c values are characterised as diabetes?
> 48
what BM values are characterised as pre diabetes ?
5.6-6.9
what BM values are characterised as diabetes ?
> 6.9
when would you start pharmacy therapy in the management of DMT2?
HBa1c > 53
What drugs (non diabetes drugs) are used in the management of DMT2?
Hanti-hypertensives / statins / antiplatekets
what are the indications of starting antiplatelets drugs in the management of DMt2?
have existing CVD / 50-70y and at risk of CVD
describe the stepwise diabetes drug management of DMT2?
metformin –> dual therpay of metformin + other agent –> triple therapy of metformin + 2 other agents OR starting an insulin based therapy –> metformin + insulin basal therapy —? Metformin + long and short acting insulins
do Bm’s need to be checked in DMT2?
not needed unless: on insulin frequently having hypoglycaemic episodes or Sx of hypoglycaemia taking medication which predisposes to hypos - using heavy machienery - pregnant or trying to concieve
what are the additional drugs which can be added to metformin in dual or triple therpay of DMT2?
gliptin / pioglithazone / sulfonyurea / sodium glucose co transporter 2 inhibitors
why is insulin ‘controversial’ In the mamagent on DMT2?
insulin causes weight gain, in T2 diabetes mellitus this can cause a viscious cycle unless you actively counteract CVD RF
what are side effects of metformin?
GI upset which can be intolerable / renal impairment (do not use if renal function is poor)
what are gliptins and how to they work in DMT2 management?
a DPP-4 inhibitor DPP-4 breaks down incretin a hormone which helps the body produce more insulin. Blocking DPP-4 means increasing incretin and increasing insulin so decreasing glucagon
what are pioglithiazones and how to they work in DMT2 management?
increases senstivity to insulin
what are sulfynureas and how to they work in DMT2 management?
ey cholorpomide. Cause increased secretion of insulin by binding to ATP-sensitive potassium channels
what are sodium glucose co transporter 2 inhibitors and how to they work in DMT2 management?
eg dopaglioflozin reduces the ampunt of glucose being absorbed in the kidneys
what are side effects of sodium glucose co transporter 2 inhibitors
GU infections as renal function changed from the medicine
how does metformin work?
reduced hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity by increasing AMPK in skeletal muscle causing Glut 4 deposition increase and thus an insulin independent glucose uptake