Diabetes Flashcards
Is smoking a risk factor for diabetes?
Yes
Is DKA more common in type I or type II DM?
Type I
Is HHS more common in type I or type II DM?
Type II
What is the patho of type I?
B cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency
What is patho of type II?
Insulin resistance
A1c above what is diagnostic for diabetes?
6.5% or above
Fasting FSBG above what is diagnostic for diabetes?
Above 126
Random FSBG above what is diagnostic for diabates?
Above 200
Prediabetes is what A1c?
5.7-6.4
Fasting FSBG of what indicates prediabetes?
100-124
FSBG above what at 2 hours postprandial is diagnostic for diabetes?
Above 200
A1c can be falsely high in what pt?
Anemic pts
What is average age of onset of DMII?
Above age 40
Blood sugar tends to be higher on presentation in DMI or II?
DMI
DMII patients typically gain or lose weight?
Gain
DMI or DMII can present asymptomatic?
DMII
How does diabetes cause dehydration?
Osmotic diuresis
Diabetes can cause what kind of shock?
Hypovolemic shock
Blood pressure should be maintained below what in outpt DM?
Below 130/80
What is A1c goal in DM overall?
Below 7%
What is A1c goal in younger, healthier pts?
6-6.5
How is blood sugar generally controlled inpatient?
With insulin, not oral agents
What is the A1c goal for older pts?
7.5-8
What three things should blood sugar control be based on?
Basal needs, prandial (nutritional) needs, correctional needs (for elevated BS)
What are the three main types of insulin?
Long acting, regular and fast acting
Does insulin differ in how much or how rapidly it reduces BS?
How fast (they all reduce BS by the same amount if given in the same dose)
When should you check BS when giving insulin?
Before pt eats
ICU critically ill pt should have BS between what?
140-180