DKA & HNNK Flashcards
1
Q
Classical symptoms of DM
A
Polyuria (urination)
Polydipsia (thirst)
Polyphagia (hunger)
2
Q
Types of primary/idiopathic diabetes
A
Type 1, IDDM
Type 2, NIDDM
3
Q
Secondary Diabetes (5)
A
- pancreatic disease
- endocrine disease
- drug induced diabetes
- associated genetic syndrome
- gestational diabetes
4
Q
Failure of Beta cells of islet of Langerhans to
release insulin
A
Type 1 DM
5
Q
Causes of Type 1 DM
A
- Genetic predisposition
- Viral
- Auto immune attack on beta cells
6
Q
abrupt symptoms of type 1 DM
A
- polyuria
- polydipsia
- polyphagia
- weight loss
7
Q
Normal glucose level
A
70-100 mg/dL
8
Q
Clinical presentation of type 1 DM
A
triad symptoms weight loss blurring vision postural hypotension ketoacidosis coma death
9
Q
Medical management of type 1 DM
A
Insulin - lipodystrophy
Diet
Exercise