Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia Flashcards
Anion Gap
Measured cations minus measured anions
Total Daily Insulin Dose =
1/2 Basal insulin dose +
1/2 Meal insulin dose
Causes of relative Insulin deficiency (DKA)
Acute Stress:
Infection
Inflammation
Infarction
(4-I’s)
Metformin mechanism
decreases gluconeogenesis in liver, raises blood levels of lactate
Lab Findings in T1DM
High glucose Ketones present Low bicarbonate High Anion Gap Electrolyte (K) loss Increased BUN, creatinine --> fluid depletion
12 hour half life insulin
Detamir, NPH
Regions most at risk for mircovascular injury
eyes, kidneys, small nerves
Metformin side effects
Nausea, abd pain, bloat, diarrhea
lactic acidosis (?)
24 hour half life insulin
Glargine
What drug should every Type 2 diabetic patient receive?
metformin
Untreated T2DM can result in
HHS - hyperosmolar hyperglycemic states
Symptoms of HHS
- Thirst/polyuria: glycosyria/dehydration
- Fatigue: hyperglycemia/dehydration/electrolyte disturbance
- Muscle cramps: electrolyte disturbance, dehydration
- Neurologic symtoms: dehydration
Short acting Insulins
Aspart, Lispro, Glulisine, Regular
Acarbose (Alpha glucosidase inhibitor)
–> inhibits upper GI enzymes that convert complete polysaccharide carbs into mono –> slow absorption of glucose
Every non-insulin agent drops HbA1c by approximately
1%
Pioglitazone (Thiazolidinediones) mechanism
lower blood glucose by enhancing glucose effects, enhance fat storage
Signs of HHS
- Dehydration
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Impaired consciousness/coma
If HbA1c is greater than _____% then begin insulin
10%
Only drugs with proven CHD morbidity/mortality benefits
Statins