Diabetic Complications Flashcards
What is the most common complication for Type 1 DM?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What 3 things can trigger Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Non-compliance
Initial presentation
Precursor infections
What are the 3 signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Hyperglycemia
Ketonemia
Metabolic Acidosis
What are the 3 signs of DKA?
Hyperglycemia
Ketonemia
Metabolic Acidosis
Describe the pathogenesis of DKA
- No insulin = Hyperglycemia in the blood only
- No glucose in the tissues = body breaks down fat (ketones)
- Ketones and Glucose in the blood draws in water
- Kidney dumps water, ketones, glucose into the urine
What molecule can continue to worsen the Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Epinephrine
What should you test the urine for if you suspect Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Ketones
acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyrate
Due to the Hyperglycemia, what 2 things will be present with DKA?
Polydipsia
Polyuria
What are the symptoms present with DKA?
Kussmaul respirations
Increased HR
Dehydration
What are the symptoms present with DKA?
Kussmaul respirations
Increased HR
Dehydration
Kussmaul respirations try to offset the metabolic acidosis with DKA, how?
Decreasing the pCO2 in order to decrease the acid
What type of DM can present with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmotic Syndrome?
Type 2
What causes Hyperglycemic Hyperosmotic Syndrome?
Culmination of prolonged insulin deficiency
- Increased gluconeogenesis
- Decreased glucose uptake into tissues
What symptoms present with Hyperglycemia Hyperosmotic Syndrome?
Dehydration
Impaired renal function
Obtundation/coma
What symptoms present with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmotic Syndrome?
Severe Dehydration
Impaired renal function
Obtundation/coma
DKA and HHS - pH
DKA - < 7.3
HHS - > 7.3