Diabetes mellitus Flashcards
What are Kimmelstiel-Wilson lesions?
Nodular glomerulosclerosis
What is the most common cause of amputation in Australia?
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
What are the 3 ways of monitoring diabetes control?
BSL. Hb1Ac. Fructosamine.
If a diabetic patient has HbA1c of 7%, but high BSLs, what should you consider?
Bleeding
Which cells make up 80% of the islets of Langerhans?
Beta cells
List three reasons for why is there increased atherosclerosis in DM
1 Increased hepatic production of atherogenic lipoproteins 2 Suppression of lipid uptake in peripheral tissues 3 Abnormal endothelial function with pro-coagulant effects
Which conditions are a contraindication for alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
Cirrhosis or IBD
What is insulin glulisine?
Short acting insulin
Which enzyme converts pro-insulin => insulin?
Prohormone convertase 1
What are the side effects of sulphonylureas?
Weight gain and hypoglycaemia
What is the molecular target of metformin?
AMP kinase
Is more insulin released after IV or oral administration of glucose?
Oral
How do sulphonamides work at an organ level when treating diabetes?
Increase insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas
Which cells have receptors for AGEs?
Macrophages, endothelial, vascular smooth muscle, T cells
What is exenatide?
A GLP-1R agonist
Which hormone is released with a fall in BSL?
Glucagon
What is the molecular action of sulphonylureas?
Inhibit ATP-dependent K+ channels
What class of drug is metformin?
Biguanide
What class of drug are the -liptins
DPP-IV inhibitors (prevents breakdown of GLP-1 to treat diabetes)
What does ‘diabetes’ mean?
Production of abundant urine
Which conditions are a contraindication for metformin?
Renal impairment
What is the tissue level effect of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
Reduce digestion and absorption of CHOs from small intestine
What type of cells kill beta islet cells in T1DM
Cytotoxic T cells
What are the main side effects of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
Flatulence, abdominal discomfort, loose stools
What is insulin lispro?
Short acting insulin
What is HbA1c?
Glycosylated haemoglobin - a marker for diabetes control
Which three tissue are particularly vulnerable to complications in diabetes mellitus?
Kidneys, retina, nerves
Name 2 main effects of GLP-1
Delays gastric emptying Stimulates pro-insulin syntheis
How doe DPP-4 drugs treat diabetes on a tissue level?
Inhibit breakdown of incretins, thus increasing insulin:glucagon ratios