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diabetes pathophysiology Flashcards

1
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2 glands of the pancreas

A

digestive

endocrine

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2
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digestive function of the pancreas

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exocrine tissue

secretes alkaline pancreatic juice into duodenum through the pancreatic duct to help digestion

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Do islets have ducts/how do they secrete?

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no ducts

secrete directly into bloodstream

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4
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cells of islets

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alpha
beta
delta
F cells

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5
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What do F cells secrete?

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pancreatic polypeptides

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6
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structure of islet cells

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core - insulin producing beta cells

mantle - A, D, F cells

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7
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What do alpha cells secrete and what happens?

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glucagon

raises blood glucose

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8
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What do beta cells secrete and what happens?

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insulin

lowers blood glucose

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9
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What do delta cells produce and what happens?

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gastrin and somatostatin

somatostatin inhibits secretion of glucagon and insulin

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10
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cause of T1DM

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insulin deficiency

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11
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What is T2DM?

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inadequate response to insulin

adult onset

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12
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manifestation of diabetes

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hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels)

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13
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How many chains long is insulin?

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2

A and B chain

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14
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What is insulin’s pro hormone called?

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pro insulin

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15
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What connects the A and B chain of insulin?

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disulfide bridges and a C peptide (connecting)

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16
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How does the GLUT-4 transporter work?

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  1. insulin binds to the cell membrane
  2. intracellular signal is sent
  3. GLUT-4 transporter inserted into the cell membrane from its inactive state
  4. transport of glucose across the membrane
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17
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How is glucose transported across the cell membrane?

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using carriers called glucose transporters

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18
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Where are GLUT-4 transporters?

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skeletal muscle

adipose tissue

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19
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What is GLUT-4 transporter dependent on?

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insulin

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20
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When is GLUT-4 transporter active and inactive?

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inactive inside the cell membrane

active when insulin causes it to move from its inactive site to the membrane

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21
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Where are GLUT-2 transporters?

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beta cells

liver cells

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22
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When are GLUT-2 transporters used?

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when glucose levels are high

has a low affinity for glucose

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23
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Where are GLUT-1 transporters?

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in all tissues

important for the nervous system

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24
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Do GLUT-1 transporters require the action of insulin?

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no

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25
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Which GLUT transporter needs insulin to become activated?

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GLUT-4

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26
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2 types of T1DM?

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type 1A - autoimmune T-cell mediated

type 1B - idiopathic

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27
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What causes gestational diabetes?

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excess hormone production during pregnancy causes insulin resistance

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28
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risks of gestational diabetes

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macrosomia
microsomia
neonatal hypoglycemia
polycythemia
electrolyte disorders
respiratory distress syndrome
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29
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beta cell destruction in T1 vs T2

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T1 yes

T2 no

30
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islet antibodies in T1 vs T2

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T1 yes

T2 no

31
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genetic link in T1 vs T2

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T1 strong

T2 very strong

32
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age of onset of T1 vs T2

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T1 < 30

T2 >40

33
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onset of symptoms in T1 vs T2

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T1 fast onset

T2 slower onset

34
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management of T1 vs T2

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T1 insulin administered

T2 diet control and oral hypoglycaemic agents

35
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body weight in T1 vs T2

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T1 low or normal

T2 obese

36
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extreme hyperglycaemia in T1 vs T2

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T1 causes diabetic ketoacidosis

T2 causes hyperosmolar non-ketotic hyperglycaemia

37
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What causes T1DM?

A

severe lack of insulin caused by autoimmune mediated destruction of islet beta cells

38
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mechanism of beta cell destruction

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T cells damage beta cells
- T helpers activate macrophages
- cytotoxic T cells directly kill beta cells
cytokines (macrophages and cytotoxic Ts) damage beta cells
autoantibodies against beta cells and insulin found in 70-80% of patients

39
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difference between type 1A and B

A

1A
- immunologically mediated beta cell destruction
- environmental agent that excites an immune response
1B
- no autoimmunity present for beta cell destruction
- African/Asian descent
- strongly inherited

40
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causes of T2DM

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metabolic syndrome:

  • triglycerides
  • HDL
  • hypertension
  • systemic inflammation
  • macrovascular disease
  • obesity
  • insulin resistance
  • impaired suppression of glucose by the liver
41
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diagnosis (3 polys)

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polyuria (excess urination)
polydipsia (thirst)
polyphagia (hunger)

42
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3 diabetic emergencies

A
  • hypoglycaemia
  • diabetic ketoacidosis
  • hyperosmolar non-ketotic hyperglycaemia
43
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What is hypoglycaemia?

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glucose levels < 3.5 mm/l or 63 mg/dl

44
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causes of hypoglycaemia

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  • missed/delayed/inadequate meal
  • increased dose of insulin
  • increase exercise
  • increased alcohol consumption
  • liver disease
  • blood lowering drugs with oral agents
45
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treatment of hypoglycaemia

A

10-20g carbohydrate meal

repeat after 10-20 mins if glucose <60 mg/dl or symptomatic

46
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foods with 15g carbs

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  • half cup of orange/grapefruit/apple juice or soda
  • 1 cup fat free milk
  • 1/3 cup grape/cranberry juice
  • 1tbsp sugar
  • 5/6 pieces lifesavers
  • 3/4 glucose tabs
47
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hypoglycaemia if unable to swallow

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  • IV glucose (30-50ml dextrose 20-50%)
  • children IV dextrose 0.2 mg/kg
  • viscous glucose gel to mouth or jam/honey
48
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3 signs of diabetic ketoacidosis

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  1. hyperglycaemia
  2. hyperketoanaemia
  3. metabolic acidosis
49
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treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis

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  1. fluid replacement - 0.9% NaCl
  2. infusion of insulin
  3. potassium (not in 1st hr unless <3 mmol/l)
  4. treatment of any associated infection
50
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What causes hyperosmolar non-ketotic hyperglycaemia?

A

osmotic diuresis

51
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symptoms of osmotic diuresis

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dehydration
increased blood viscosity
can lead to thromboembolism

52
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differences between DKA and HNKH

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DKA has more insulin deficiency

HNKH has higher glucose levels and more fluid deficiency

53
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What is HNKH characterised by?

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lack of ketosis

pro-inflammatory mediators promote insulin resistance

54
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symptoms of HNKH

A

confusion to coma

sometimes seizures

55
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bloods for HNKH

A

K and Na normal

creatinine high

56
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treatment for HNKH

A
  1. fluid replacement - NaCl 0.9% or 0.45%, K if needed
  2. insulin - not aggressive (fluid replacement lowers glucose)
  3. treatment for thromboembolism
57
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What age group does HNKH occur in?

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middle aged or elderly people

58
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synergistic factors for HNKH

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  • insulin deficiency
  • increased levels of counter-regulatory or stress hormones
  • increased gluconeogenesis and glyconeolysis
  • inadequate use of glucose by peripheral tissue
59
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What causes insulin resistance in HNKH?

A
  • proinfmalatory mediators like TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-1
  • they release counter regulatory hormones
  • cause insulin resistance and hyperglycaemia
60
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What can insulin levels do and not do in HNKH?

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insulin levels are sufficient to prevent excessive lipolysis but not to use glucose properly

61
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diagnosis for HNKH? (7)

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  • non-ketotic hyperglyaemia
  • mild acidosis without ketone production
  • slight confusion to coma
  • sometimes seizures
  • plasma Na and K normal
  • creatinine high
  • fluid deficit is 10L (can lead to circulatory collapse)
62
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How does fluid replacement help in HNKH?

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stabilises BP

improves circulation and urine output

63
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other diabetic complications

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  • impaired vision/retinopathy/cataract/glaucoma
  • nephropathy: renal failure
  • sensory loss, motor weakness
  • postural hypotension
  • GIT problems
  • foot disease
  • MI/ischaemia
  • TIA/stroke
  • dental
  • increased infection risk
64
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diabetes drug treatment (basic 3 steps)

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  1. monotherapy: single non-insulin blood glucose lowering therapy
  2. dual therapy: 2 therapies (non-insulin)
  3. triple therapy: 3 non insulin OR any treatment combination containing insulin
65
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T2DM - when is metformin given?

A

HbA1c rises to 48 mmol/mol

on lifestyle interventions

66
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When to add on treatment to metformin?

A

HbA1c rises to 58 mmol/mol

67
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When is triple therapy considered?

A

HbA1c rises to 58 mmol/mol

68
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HbA1c aim for dual therapy?

A

53 mmol/mol

69
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HbA1c aim for triple therapy?

A

53 mmol/mol

70
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What is added in dual therapy? (metformin)

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either:

  • sulfonylurea
  • pioglitazone
  • DPP4 inhibitor
  • SGLT-2 inhibitor
71
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first line therapy if metformin is c/i or not tolerated

A

DPP-4i
pioglitazone
sulfonylurea

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